The abbey's two western towers were built between 1722 and 1745 by Nicholas Hawksmoor, constructed from Portland stone to an early example of a Gothic Revival design. Purbeck marble was used for the walls and the floors of Westminster Abbey, even though the various tombstones are made of different types of marble. Further rebuilding and restoration occurred in the 19th century under Sir George Gilbert Scott. COUNT 5
QSN1 When were the western towers built? ANS1 between 1722 and 1745 QSN2 Who built the western towers of the abbey? ANS2 Nicholas Hawksmoor QSN3 What kind of marble was used for the walls and floors of the abbey? ANS3 Purbeck QSN4 Under whom did the 19th century rebulding occur? ANS4 Sir George Gilbert Scott QSN5 What were the two western towers built from? ANS5 Portland stone