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).