Wells Cathedral Wells, England

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The magnificent west facade of Wells Cathedral, 1209-39. It measures 100 feet high by 150 feet wide and contains over 500 large sculptures. Wells, Somerset, England. Holly Hayes all photos →

Dating from 1239, Wells Cathedral features an extra-wide west front covered in medieval sculptures and unique scissor arches supporting the tower inside.

Location map of Wells Cathedral, Wells, England. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Wells Cathedral, Wells, England. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Wells, England
Coordinates
51.2102170° N, 2.6435850° W map · aerial
Date(s)
1180-1338

Article Info

Page Title
Wells Cathedral
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
April 15, 2024
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