Chain Gate
The Chain Gate in Wells, Somerset, England, is an entrance gateway adjacent to the north side of Wells Cathedral, controlling access from St Andrew Street to the Cathedral Green within the Liberty of St Andrew.
- City gate
- …is also known as “Chain Gate, Wells”
- …dates from 1460
- …stands 30 feet (9 metres) tall
- …has 2 floors
- Description: Grade I listed architectural structure in Mendip, United Kingdom
- Address: Wells
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Wells Cathedral and Wells and Mendip Museum.
Wells and Mendip Museum
The Wells and Mendip Museum is a museum in the city of Wells.
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 590 feet south of Chain Gate.
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 Chain Gate.
Chain Gate
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Latitude
51.21081° or 51° 12′ 39″ north
Longitude
-2.64344° or 2° 38′ 36″ west
Open location code
9C3V6964+8J
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
building=yes
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=city_gate
Wikidata ID
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Vicar’s Hall and cloister.
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