Which cathedral in Wells, England, is famous for its distinctive medieval scissor arches?

Wells Cathedral in England is famous for its distinctive medieval scissor arches.

The cathedral’s crossing tower developed structural problems in the early fourteenth century. Rather than rebuild the tower, the builders added large inverted-V-shaped masonry braces, now called scissor arches, to strengthen the crossing.

Construction of the present cathedral began around 1175, replacing an earlier church. Much of the building was completed in the Early English Gothic style, including its celebrated west front with hundreds of carved figures.

Wells Cathedral is sometimes confused with nearby Glastonbury Abbey, but Wells remains the cathedral church of the Diocese of Bath and Wells. Its unusual arches are structural supports, not merely decorative features.