Wells buildings [1]
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Wells buildings [1]
Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 23 Aug 2019
The Old Almshouse is also known as Bubwith Almshouse after building commenced with an endowment from Bishop Bubwith. Building started in 1436, there were extensions in 1614 and again in 1638 and there was a major restoration in 1884. Listed, grade II*, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1382942 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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Image Location
Latitude
51.208782
Longitude
-2.651291