The Mendip Hospital, South Horrington. Nr Wells

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The Mendip Hospital, South Horrington. Nr Wells

Image: © Sharon Loxton Taken: 2 Jun 2006

This beautiful building on the outskirts of Wells catered for people suffering from mental illnesses. It closed in the 1980s and subsequently has been turned into apartments, increasing the population of South Horrington dramatically.

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Image Location

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Latitude
51.21428
Longitude
-2.615576