Wells Cathedral
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cathedral - a large church 
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Wells Cathedral is located in Wells, Somerset, England. Even though it is mostly English Gothic, there are parts that date back to the 10th century. You can see some of these foundations today located in the cloisters. The structure standing today began under the control of Bishop Reginald de Bohun, who later died in 1191. Wells Cathedral was built between the late 12th and early 13th centuries. The nave and the transept are excellent pieces of early English style architecture. Bishop Reginald de Bohun found the church at a very damaged state. After that the Bishop was sent to Bath in 1088. Reginald de Bohun restored the Wells Cathedral to it's beautiful and original state. He also made Wells Cathedral a perfect example of English Gothic architecture.

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