Cloister, Wells Cathedral
by Noel Jenkins
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Wells Cathedral, in Wells, Somerset, England is one of the world's finest examples of mediaeval Gothic architecture. The existing structure, including the cloisters, date from the early 12th century.
The Cathedral cloisters (Photographic permit 47588).
The impressive Nave of Wells Cathedral. The "scissor arches' were a mediaeval solution to sinking fou...
The Chapter House (Photographic permit 47588).
The Chapter House of Wells Cathedral was completed in 1306. The octagonal building, accessed via well...
Outside the Bishop's Palace, Wells. a castle looking place!
The Northern aspect of the cathedral and the Southern entrance to Vicars Close
Wells is the second smallest cathedral city in England (after the City of London) and was founded in 1205. It is located at the foot of the Mendip Hills in Somerset. It was named after the fact that there are three wells in the city closely associated with the cathedral.
