Crossing Tower, Wells Cathedral
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Crossing Tower, Wells Cathedral
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 10 Dec 2013
The central tower appears to have dated from the early 13th century. It was substantially reconstructed in the early 14th century during the remodelling of the east end. In the 14th century the tower was given a timber and lead spire which burnt down in 1439. The exterior was then reworked in the Perpendicular style and given the present parapet and pinnacles (Tatton-Brown, Tim; Crook, John, 2002; The English Cathedral; New Holland Publishers, ISBN 978-1843301202).
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Image Location
Latitude
51.210443
Longitude
-2.643583