Article 4GTET Bath Abbey's east wing reopens after floor restoration

Bath Abbey's east wing reopens after floor restoration

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Steven Morris
from Science | The Guardian on (#4GTET)

Work to stop slabs crashing into burial spaces beneath has uncovered a wealth of surprises

A painstaking operation to stop the floor of one of the UK's great churches caving into the burial spaces beneath the great stone slabs has reached an important stage.

The east wing of Bath Abbey, which has been hidden behind hoardings for more than a year, was reopened for members of the congregation on Sunday and from Monday visitors will be able to tread the much more stable floor.

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