Holy wells · South West England
Boundary walls to Numbers 14-27, Vicars' Close
In or near Wells.
Boundary walls to Numbers 14-27, Vicars' Close — wall in Wells, Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Mendip Vale · 9.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Boundary walls to Numbers 14-27, Vicars' Close is a place of interest in South-West England. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is part of the MENDIP National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Wells and Mendip Hills parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Mendip Vale, about 9.5 km away. Postcode area BA5.
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Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The boundary walls to Numbers 14-27, Vicars' Close, located in Wells, South-West England, are a Grade I listed building. They are part of a historically significant area and contribute to the character of this unique close. The site is also designated as a National Nature Reserve (NNR) within the Mendip region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2115, -2.6438
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Wells
- Postcode
- BA5 2UJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Nearest railway station
- Mendip Vale — 9.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529956 (CC0)
- commons: 14 to 27 Vicars Close, Wells including boundary walls.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Boundary walls to Numbers 14-27, Vicars' Close?
- Boundary walls to Numbers 14-27, Vicars' Close is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA5 2UJ), in the parish of Wells.
- What is Boundary walls to Numbers 14-27, Vicars' Close?
- Boundary walls to Numbers 14-27, Vicars' Close — wall in Wells, Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Boundary walls to Numbers 14-27, Vicars' Close?
- The nearest railway station is Mendip Vale, about 9.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA5 2UJ.
- Is Boundary walls to Numbers 14-27, Vicars' Close a listed building?
- Boundary walls to Numbers 14-27, Vicars' Close is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Boundary walls to Numbers 14-27, Vicars' Close a protected site?
- Yes — Boundary walls to Numbers 14-27, Vicars' Close is part of the MENDIP National Nature Reserve.
- Is Boundary walls to Numbers 14-27, Vicars' Close free to visit?
- Yes, Boundary walls to Numbers 14-27, Vicars' Close is free to enter.
- How do I get to Boundary walls to Numbers 14-27, Vicars' Close?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BA5 2UJ. It sits within the Wells and Mendip Hills parliamentary constituency.