Wells Cathedral, Somerset, England.
N 51° 12.620 W 002° 38.659
30U E 524845 N 5673275
Wells is the smallest city in England, but has one of the finest cathedrals. The cathedral was founded in 705AD. The present building began in 1180.
Waymark Code: WM71C2
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/18/2009
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The name of Wells takes it's name from the springs which are in the grounds of the Bishop's Palace next to the cathedral.
Wells cathedral is of Gothic design. The Great West Front Wall began in 1239, with it's hundreds of carved statues of Saints, missionaries, bishops and kings.
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The Cathedral dominates the small city, and thousands of visitors make the pilgrimage every year. Unlike some English cathedrals, there is no admittance charge but have suggested donations boxes.