Wells, England
Historic Sites & Landmarks in Wells, England
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1-13, Vicars Close
Wells, England
c. 1360
Terrace of 13 houses, originally 21.
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Wells Cathedral
Wells, England
1180-1338
Dating from 1239, Wells Cathedral features an extra-wide west front covered in medieval sculptures and unique scissor arches supporting the tower inside.
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Boundary Wall to SE of Bishop's Palace Garden Adjacent to Tor Street
Wells, England
Boundary wall containing Bishop's garden and wells. Not dated, probably C18 or C19 with C20 repairs. Rubble, stone or concrete plain copings.
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Former Railway Goods Shed
Wells, England
Former railway goods shed, now commercial premises in multiple occupancy. c1870. Draycott stone rubble, with Bath stone ashlar dressings, Bridgwater triple-angle clay tiled roof, with plain gables, roof overhung on east side over two main archways.
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Gatehouse and Boundary Wall with Bridge over Moat
Wells, England
Wall with corner towers and gatehouse, surrounded by moat. c1341 (date of license to Crenellate) by Bishop Ralph of Shrewsbury. Local stone rubble with ashlar copings and other dressings, average 5m high.
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72, High Street
Wells, England
House in row, with shop. Circa late C15 or early C16 with later alterations. Stone rubble; pantile gable-ended roof; brick gable-end stack.
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Fire Hydrant
Wells, England
Fire hydrant. Circa mid C19. Made by J. Stone and Co., of Deptford, London. Cast-iron. Circular on plan, about 1 metre tall. Short fluted column with moulded base and capital, the base with inscription 'CITY of WELLS'. Hose connection on side.
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Milepost c. 160 M E of Churchill Road Corner
Wells, England
Milepost. Early C19. Cast-iron. Triangular on plan, 400mm across the back, with exposed faces about 310mm, about 1m high, with raked top.
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The Bishop's Palace and Bishop's House
Wells, England
Bishop's Palace and House.
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The Bishop's Chapel and Bishop's Palace
Wells, England
Private chapel in Bishop's Palace. 1275-92 built for Bishop Burnell. Local stone rubble roughly coursed, Doulting stone dressings, shallow pitched roof behind parapet.