Westminster Abbey, London, England

Related people

Nicholas Hawksmoor (architect)
George Gilbert Scott I (architect)
Henry Yeveley (architect)

Date

13th century;1745 (last phase of the construction completed);1808-1822 (Lady Chapel restored);1973-1995 (exterior restoration)

Location

Europe->United Kingdom->England->Greater London->London->City of Westminster->Westminster Abbey

Description

Founded in 960. Partly rebuilt in 1055-65. Reconstructed on a grander scale in 1245-69. Nave continued until 1506. Continued with Early English style. Upper parts of western towers were added in 1736-45 (mixed classical and Gothic).

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