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Bath Abbey, Abbey in Bath, England
Bath Abbey is a parish church of the Church of England and former Benedictine monastery in Bath, Somerset, England.
Founded in the 7th century, Bath Abbey was reorganised in the 10th century and rebuilt in the 12th and 16th centuries.
The abbey is a Grade I listed building, particularly noted for its fan vaulting, which has made it an important example of Perpendicular Gothic architecture.
It is open to visitors year-round and offers guided tours.
Bath Abbey is one of the largest examples of Perpendicular Gothic architecture in the West Country.
Location: Bath
Location: Bath and North East Somerset
Inception: 1572
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Website: bathabbey.org
Source: Wikimedia
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