Wells Cathedral with one of the oldest clocks in the world
Wells Cathedral is definitely one of the oldest cathedrals still standing, and you can tell just be looking at it that it is quite the historic location! The cathedral was built several centuries ago; to be precise; the foundation was laid for it starting in 1180.
The façade of the cathedral is covered in a variety of historic carvings. The craftsmanship that was expressed on the cathedral is certainly one of the most unique types of its time in history.
If you think the exterior is impressive then just wait until you see the inside of the cathedral, where there is a more recent addition. There was an arch built in 1338 in the centre of the cathedral to keep it from collapsing.
One of the oldest clock towers in the world resides here. It dates all the way back to 1319. It boasts a pre-medieval face with a Copernican illustration. What is quite surprising to many is that the clock still works just as any newer clock would today. Regular maintenance was kept up with it of course though.
The Wells Cathedral still surrounds itself in the past even though there are many people that visit it and there have been many changes made to the Cathedral. The Cathedral still remains to be the home of the Bishop of Bath and Wells.
There is always something to discover at the Cathedral, and it is the perfect place to learn more about the history of it and its local surroundings. A painting was just recently discovered under one of the floorboards by one of the workmen.
