Wells Cathedral (Part Five).

The Great West Front,

Wells Cathedral.

Photo: 30 April 2014.

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Ralph of Shrewsbury followed, continuing the Eastward extension of the Choir and Retrochoir beyond. He oversaw the building of Vicars’ Close and the Vicars’ Hall, to give the men who were employed to sing in the Choir a secure place to live and dine, away from the town and its temptations.[38]

John Harewell raised money for the completion of The Great West Front by William Wynford, who was appointed as Master Mason in 1365. One of the foremost Master Masons of his time, Wynford worked for the King at Windsor, Winchester Cathedral and New College, Oxford.[41]

Exquisite architecture. 

Wells Cathedral.

Photo: 27 October 2010.

Source: Own work.

Author: Ad Meskens

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In the 14th-Century, the Central Piers of the Crossing were found to be sinking under the weight of the Crossing Tower, which had been damaged by an earthquake in the previous Century.[43]

Strainer Arches, sometimes described as Scissor Arches, were inserted by Master Mason William Joy to brace and stabilise the Piers as a unit.[43][44]

By the reign of King Henry VII, the Cathedral was complete, appearing much as it does today (though the fittings have changed).

English: Statuary on the façade of Wells Cathedral.

Nederlands: Beelden aan de muur van Wells Cathedral.

Photo: 27 October 2010.

Source: Own work.

Author: Ad Meskens

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PART SIX FOLLOWS.