“The scissor arches, which often visitors believe to be later, modern additions were constructed from 1338-48 as an engineering solution to a very real problem. By 1313 a high tower topped by a lead covered wooden spire had been constructed but as the foundations were not stable large cracks began to appear in the tower structure. In fear of a total collapse, several attempts at internal strengthening and buttressing were made, until the famous ‘scissor arches’ were put in place by master mason William Joy as a final solution.” –Wells Cathedral Website
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I love the how the arches seems to flow like water. Very lovely Janet and very UP worthy
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Thanks, Nancy! It’s an amazing place. I was taught about that time period being the “dark ages,” but the people who built the cathedral were skilled, ingenious, and knowledgable craftsmen and artists.
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Wow! I love Medieval architecture – those ribbed vaults and pointed arches are just incredible. What a shot you’ve taken to showcase them! 🙂
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Thanks, C.B. I spent most of three days in the Wells cathedral just because the architecture, the glass windows, the statues and the clock were so amazing.
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Spectacular shot, Janet … why do I feel a need to speak in hushed whispers? Wonder how the harp would sound beneath these arches?
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We went to a sung evensong service at the cathedral. The sound and resonance in that space is beyond earthly description.
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I must praise Your photo. It is amazing.
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Thank you, Matti. The scissor arches made a wonderful subject.
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Stunning arches.
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They are amazing. I wonder how in the 1300’s the workers lifted and fitted the stone blocks so exactly.
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