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Mendip / Reino Unido

Mendip es un distrito no metropolitano del condado de Somerset . Fue creado por la Ley de Gobierno Local de 1972, que entró en vigor el 1 de abril de 1974, como una fusión de los antiguos municipios de Glastonbury y Wells, los distritos urbanos de Frome, Shepton Mallet y Street, los distritos rurales de Frome, Shepton Mallet y Wells, y parte de los también distritos rurales de Axbridge y Clutton.

Bishop's Palace, Wells

Mendip / Reino Unido

The Bishop's Palace and accompanying Bishops House at Wells in the English county of Somerset, is adjacent to Wells Cathedral and has been the home of the Bishops of the Diocese of Bath and Wells for 800 years. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building. Building of the palace started around 1210 by Bishops Jocelin of Wells and Reginald Fitz Jocelin. The chapel and great hall were added by Bishop Robert Burnell between 1275 and 1292. The walls, gatehouse and moat were added in the 14th century by Bishop Ralph of Shrewsbury. The Bishops House was added in the 15th century by Bishop Thomas Beckington. The great hall later fell into disrepair and was partially demolished around 1830. The palace was originally surrounded by a medieval deer park. When the walls were built, streams were diverted to form the moat as a reservoir. In the 1820s, the grounds within the walls were planted and laid out as pleasure grounds by Bishop George Henry Law, who created a reflecting pond near the springs. Parts of the buildings are still used as a residence by the current bishop, however much of the palace is now used for public functions and as a tourist attraction.

Wells and Mendip Museum

Mendip / Reino Unido

The Wells and Mendip Museum is a museum in the city of Wells. It is a registered charity and an accredited member of the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council. The exhibits include items of local history and archaeological finds.