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Photos: Wells Cathedral

This gallery of 148 photos accompanies our article on Wells Cathedral in Wells, Somerset, England. Dating from 1239, Wells Cathedral features an extra-wide west front covered in medieval sculptures and unique scissor arches supporting the tower inside. All photos marked © Sacred Destinations are available for licensing. Click any image to enlarge, or just start at the beginning for a virtual tour!


West Front (1239)
West Front (1239)
West Front (1239)
West Front (1239)
West Front (1239)
West Front Detail (1239)
West Front (1239)
West Front Detail (1239)
West Front (1239): Apostles
West Front Detail (1239)
Nave Looking East
Nave Looking East
Nave Looking East
Scissor Arches (1338-48)
Scissor Arch (1338-48) and Nave
Scissor Arch (1338-48) and Rood Cross
South Nave Aisle
Scissor Arches from South Transept (1338-48)
Scissor Arches from South Transept (1338-48)
Transept Crossing
Saxon Font (c.700 AD)
Astronomical Clock (1390)
Astronomical Clock (1390)
Cope Chest (1120)
Choir Vault
Choir East Wall
Star Vault (1326)
Lady Chapel Window: King David
Lady Chapel Window
Stairway Corbel: Priest and Dragon
Chapter House Vault (1306)
View from Cloister



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