Wells Cathedral

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Cathedral Green, Wells, Somerset BA5 2UE+44 (1749) 674483
Description: Wells Cathedral is called a 'poetic' cathedral. It's a really stunning building that dates back to the 13th century. It's proper name is the Cathedral of St. Andrews and is the seat for the Bishop of Bath and Wells. The ...Read More
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Poetic Cathedral in Wells
Poetic Cathedral in Wells

by tvordj

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

May 31, 2011

Best of IgoUgo Wells Cathedral is called a 'poetic' cathedral. It's a really stunning building that dates back to the 13th century. It's proper name is the Cathedral of St. Andrews and is the seat for the Bishop of Bath and Wells. The showpiece is the west front, ...Read more
Stunning Architecture in Wells

by eilidhcatriona

London, United Kingdom

July 18, 2009

Best of IgoUgo Wells Cathedral is located in the city of Wells in Somerset – which proudly calls itself the smallest city in England, it is in fact the cathedral which makes it a city. The current cathedral building was started in 1180 and was more or less in its ...Read more

From journal A Weekend in Somerset

Wells Cathedral and the Bishop's Palace
Wells Cathedral and the Bishop's Palace

by barbara

Atlanta, Georgia

March 11, 2007

Best of IgoUgo The Bishop of Bath and Wells does not reside in Bath. Instead, he takes up his residence in the 13th century Bishop's Palace in the nearby city of Wells. Also located in Somerset, Wells is a compact and lovely town that offers a beautiful cathedral, ...Read more

From journal Boys in Bath

Wells cathedral
Wells cathedral

by GB from Devizes

Devizes, United Kingdom

December 2, 2004

Best of IgoUgo The magnificent Gothic cathedral of Wells was founded in 705 AD by King Ine of Wessex. It became a cathedral in 909 AD, with much of the major construction work taking place from 1175 until 1260. The central and west towers were added in 1315 and ...Read more
Wells Cathedral
Wells Cathedral

by moatway

Riverview, New Brunswick

August 7, 2003

The first cathedral built in the early English style, it was begun in 1175 and finished three centuries later. The west front of the cathedral is said to house the largest gallery of medieval sculpture in the world. Take time to look at the three ...Read more