Wells |
| Hob Uid: 197153 | |
Location :
Somerset
Mendip
Wells
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| Grid Ref : ST5400045000 |
| Summary : Roman settlement, Saxon and Medieval town. There is documentary evidence for medieval town defences. The Medieval borough was created in 1174. |
More information : (ST 5445 - area centred) The development of Wells is shown on outline maps (see illustration card). In the Roman period there was a small settlement around the springs. By the mid Saxon period there was a minster and a church downstream (ST 54 NE 50 and ST 54 NW 11). By the late Saxon period the two halves had joined and a market place was established. In the medieval period the cathedral (ST 54 NE 50) was built in place of the minster. (1)
Additional references (2)(3)(4)
During the period 1174-80 a charter of Bishop Reginald confirming one by Bishop Robert (1136-66), creating a borough at Wells. (5) |