The West Front

The West Front

The West Front of Wells Cathedral was begun in 1220 and has the biggest collection of medieval statues in Europe . They are meant to be a picture of heaven. Jesus is at the top with his twelve disciples. Saint Andrew, the patron saint of the Cathedral, is in the middle with his cross. Below them are rows of angels, martyrs and Bishops, Kings and knights, and people from the Bible.

detail of carving
Here you can see a carving of one of the Bishops.
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