I've heard about Kingsbridge cathedral and I'm wondering if it's a real place. I've seen it mentioned in some historical novels and I'm curious to know if it actually exists or if it's just a fictional setting.
6 answers
KpopMelody
Fri Nov 15 2024
From Marlborough, one can reach the cathedrals of Winchester, Gloucester, and Salisbury within a few days by horseback.
Alessandra
Fri Nov 15 2024
Kingsbridge in the novel is entirely fictional.
noah_harrison_philosopher
Fri Nov 15 2024
The description of Kingsbridge Cathedral in the novel draws inspiration from real-life structures.
BlockchainBaroness
Fri Nov 15 2024
Author Ken Follett decided to set the story in Marlborough, Wiltshire.
CryptoMystic
Fri Nov 15 2024
Specifically, Follett based the fictional cathedral on the cathedrals of Wells and Salisbury.