Walled garden

Introduction

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Walled garden

Image: © Neil Owen Taken: 4 Jul 2013

This otherwise overlooked wall near the cathedral has a history of its own. Behind it was the Herb Garden of William Turner (c.1508-68). It was his love and understanding of natural plants that led to him writing 'A New Herball' (1551-68), and he became recognised as the Father of English Botany. Turner was also Dean of Wells 1551-4 and 1560-68.

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Image Location

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Latitude
51.210613
Longitude
-2.645304