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The Bishop's Palace Moat ~ Wells.

Surrounded by a breath-taking moat (with resident swans!), visitors can cross a flagstone drawbridge, walk under the portcullis and experience a true hidden gem in the heart of the City of Wells. As described by an American visitor 130 years ago, this is a ‘palace of enchantment’.

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Frans Schols said:

Schitterende opname en pip,Rosa.
interessante details. Hartelijke groeten..........Frans.
5 years ago ( translate )

Rosalyn Hilborne replied to Frans Schols:

Thank you very much for your quick and very kind response Frans.
Kind regards, Rosa.
5 years ago

Nouchetdu38 said:

A magnificent medieval architecture! I just love it!***************
5 years ago ( translate )

Rosalyn Hilborne replied to Nouchetdu38:

Thank you very much Nouchet. You were quick too ;-)
What is so good is that it is right in the heart of the small city.
5 years ago

Doug Shepherd said:

Very well chosen PoV along the wall of the palace allowing the reflected wall to be show to best effect. I wonder if the windows on the left-hand tower of the entrance are a later addition? They look a little out of place in what I presume to be a defensive structure. A nice pair of images to be sure Rosa.

Have a good week to come, Doug
5 years ago

Peggy C said:

A Magic Place ! Thank you for sharing with us all ..
5 years ago

Gudrun said:

Lovely photos! I missed a visit to the palace, we just had a walk along the moat.
5 years ago

Mecklenburg-Foto said:

Wie im Märchen!
5 years ago ( translate )

Nick Weall said:

Brings back memories Rosa ~ I haven't been here since I was a boy ~ Thank you
5 years ago

Jean said:

Wonderful building. It meant something to be a bishop in those days.
5 years ago

Peter Castell said:

A lovely composition with the reflections separating the vegetation and the stone work. The Bishop obviously feared for his life, presumably offering sanctuary to travellers, Good night Rosalyn
5 years ago

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

This is certainly a photograph of enchantment, Rosa. I love the details and textures of the stonework. The reflections and the strategically placed ducks add to the composition. Cheers, Joe
5 years ago

Andy Rodker said:

Superb shot and nicely chosen angle!
5 years ago ( translate )

John Goodwin said:

Great shot, Rosa... I did spot the swans!... The PiP is most interesting.
5 years ago

neira-Dan said:

belle composition et traitement
5 years ago ( translate )