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Wells Cathedral, Somerset: the west front

RIBA Ref No RIBA13561
Architect/DesignerWynford, William (fl. 1360-1405)
Artist/PhotographerFlukes
CountryUK: England
CityWells
Subject Date1400
Image Date1860
ViewExterior
StyleGothic
MediumPhotoprint
Library ReferenceLS 20772
OrientationLandscape
Colour InfoColour
CreditRIBA Collections
SubjectCathedrals ; Belfries, bell towers
NOTES: Construction on the original cathedral, a masterpiece of Early English style, began in 1180 and was largely completed by the time of its dedication in 1239. The west front was completed in 1209-1250, the chapter house in 1306 and the Lady Chapel in 1326. William Wynford was appointed master mason in 1365 when he built the south-west tower of the west front. He also designed the north-west tower which was added in the 1400s.
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