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Wells

Wells — cathedral city in Somerset, England, UK.

Wells

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Wells is a town of about 10,406 people in south west. (Cathedral city in Somerset, England.) Wikipedia notes: "Wells is a cathedral city and civil parish in Somerset, located on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills, 21 miles (34 km) south-east of Weston-super-Mare, 22 mi (35 km) south-west of Bath and 23 mi (37 km) south of Bristol. Although the population recorded in the 2021 census was only 11,145, and with a built-up area of just 3.244 km2 (1.253 sq mi), Wells has had city status since medieval times, because of the presence of Wells Cathedral.". Coordinates 51.2094°, -2.6450°. Sources are credited at the bottom of this page.

Coordinates
51.2094, -2.6450
Population
10,406
Official site
www.wells.gov.uk

Sources

Things to see in Wells

6 attractions within 12 km.

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