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Chamberlain Street, WELLS, BA5 2PT

This photograph Image shows a view of a street in Wells.

This feature may be part of the old Partway Farm, but it stands at the entrance to a small lane that leads to Lovers Lane beyond. The arch, standing opposite the almshouses here, also has an old benchmark on it - see Image

This mark, as listed in the Benchmark Database: http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm58658 , is a nineteenth century cutmark on the archway in Chamberlain Street. See Image] for a wider view.

This Archway is located on Chamberlain street, Wells. Looking at old Ordnance Survey maps this was the site of an old bus shelter. There is an Ordnance Survey bench mark on the right hand side. Image

This mark is located on an old stone archway. The archway is located on Chamberlain Street, Wells. These marks were used by Ordnance Survey for mapping purposes. Image

This photograph Image shows a view of Whiting Road.

Wells has a generous history of providing shelter for its less fortunate citizens. This row of almshouses in Chamberlain Street is the current version of homes originally started in 1436. Bishop Still left in his will of 1614 the provision for more houses here, also known as Bubwith Almshouses. The trustees approved a major rebuilding in 1884, which are seen here. The almshouses are Grade II* listed. See Image] for a look at the other side.

On Chamberlain Street.

Almshouses on Chamberlain Street, with St Cuthbert's Church behind them.

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.