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Gatehouse to the Bishop's Palace

The Gatehouse, walls and moat at the Bishops's Palace in Wells, Somerset. The Bishop's Palace has been the residence of the Bishop of Bath and Wells since the early 13th Century.

Construction of the Palace commenced in 1210 but the gatehouse, walls and moat were added in the 14th Century. The drawbridge dating from 1341. has a working drawbridge.

It has been a tradition that the resident swans ring a bell at the gatehouse to be fed!

The Bishop's Palace has been used as a film location for scenes from Hot Fuzz, The Huntsman and the White Princess amongst other films and programmes and became the french prison in Poldark.

It was a lovely day and quite peaceful here. I liked the shadows across the walls.
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Fred Fouarge said:

HFF--Carol mooie opname
13 days ago ( translate )

Christa1004 said:

Wow, the gatehouse already looks like a castle... HFF Carol.
13 days ago

Malik Raoulda said:

Remarque et excellente prise reposante bien présentée et superbement rendue avec cette magnifique réflexion.
HFF et agréable fin de semaine paisible et salutaire.
13 days ago ( translate )

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

I love this spectacular architecture, Carol, with its magical reflection. The shadow of the tree falling on the gatehouse wall is very effective. I hope you have an excellent weekend. Kindest regards, Joe
13 days ago

tiabunna said:

A beautiful view of this very impressive Gatehouse, Carol. Yes, the shadows certainly work well on the wall, also great reflections. HFF and have a good weekend.
13 days ago

@ngélique ❤️ said:

c'est magnifique j'adore mon amie *****************bisous HFF/
13 days ago ( translate )

Schussentäler said:

Ein faszinierend schönes Wasserschloss - eine sehr schöne Perspektive und Aufnahme. Danke für die Info dazu.
13 days ago ( translate )

Franck Chabal said:

J'aime beaucoup!***********
HFF Carol
13 days ago ( translate )

volker_hmbg said:

HFF Carol!
13 days ago

William Sutherland said:

Wonderful capture! HFF!

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Falk Preusche said:

HFF, Carol!
12 days ago

TOZ said:

Super Image Carol beautiful building.
HFF have a good weekend.
TOZ
12 days ago

Edna Edenkoben said:

A picturesque place and palace. I'd love to walk around there, regardless if I meet a bishop or not ;-)
HFF and have a wonderful weekend, Carol!
12 days ago

Pam J said:

I LOVE THE PEACE THERE. A HAPPY MEMORIE
12 days ago

Armando Taborda said:

...the wealthy and "blessed" bishop...

great pic, Carol
12 days ago