The Cathedral of St.Peter in York Minster,England used what architectural structure to achieve a sense of lightness?
A) post and lintel
B) flying buttresses
C) cantilever
D) bearing wall

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The Cathedral of St. Peter in York Minster, England used flying buttresses to achieve a sense of lightness. Flying buttresses were commonly used in Gothic architecture to transfer the weight of the roof and upper walls to the columns and pillars outside of the building, allowing for taller and lighter walls to be constructed.