Penniless Porch
The Penniless Porch in Wells, Somerset, England, is an entrance gateway into a walled precinct, the Liberty of St Andrew, which encloses the twelfth century Cathedral, the Bishop's Palace, Vicar's Close and the residences of the clergy who serve the cathedral.
- City gate
- …is also known as “Penniless Porch, Wells”
- Description: Grade I listed architectural structure in Mendip, United Kingdom
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Wells Cathedral and Brown’s Gatehouse.
Wells Cathedral
Wells Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church… Wells Cathedral is situated 380 feet northeast of Penniless Porch.
Brown’s Gatehouse
Brown's Gatehouse in Wells, Somerset, England… Brown’s Gatehouse is situated 400 feet west of Penniless Porch.
Bishop’s Palace
The Bishop's Palace is the residence of the bishop of Bath and Wells in Wells, Somerset, England. Bishop’s Palace is situated 530 feet east of Penniless Porch.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Horrington and Dinder.
Wookey Hole
Wookey Hole is a village in Somerset, England. Wookey Hole is situated 2 miles northwest of Penniless Porch.
Penniless Porch
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Latitude
51.20973° or 51° 12′ 35″ north
Longitude
-2.64475° or 2° 38′ 41″ west
Open location code
9C3V6954+V4
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
building=yes
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=city_gate
Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
“Penniless Porch” goes by many names.
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Wells Market [We & Sa] and cloister.
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