2019

ST5545 : Wells buildings [10]

taken 5 years ago, near to Wells, Somerset, England

Wells buildings [10]
Wells buildings [10]
One of two medieval gateways, the Penniless Porch was erected circa 1451 by Bishop Bekynton and provides the entrance to Cathedral Green. Said to be so named because it was where the beggars sought alms. Listed, grade I, with details at: LinkExternal link
A Roman settlement around three wells that became much more important when the Anglo-Saxon King Ine of Wessex founded a minster church in 704, Wells is the second smallest city in England.

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This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Wells [930] · Bishop's Palace [361] · Listed [156] · Cathedral Green [91] · Cathedral Church of St [75] · King [40] ·
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ST5545, 1274 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Michael Dibb   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 23 August, 2019   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 29 September, 2019
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! ST 5505 4581 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:12.5830N 2:38.6917W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! ST 5505 4580
View Direction
North-northeast (about 22 degrees)
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