What architectural feature distinguishes English Gothic cathedrals from those built in France?

A) A tower at the crossing served as the focal point.
B) Lancet windows were placed over the monumental portals.
C) Pointed arches along the nave arcade directed viewers' attention upward toward the vaults.
D) The preference for massive walls eliminated the need for flying buttresses.


A) A tower at the crossing served as the focal point.

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