Historic Buildings in Somerset

In a field near Cothelstone Manor stands a late medieval holy well dedicated to St Agnes. The well was traditionally said to help maidens find a husband, and also to help cure sprains and sore eyes. Some local people avoided the well as it was thought to be the home of mischievous pixies.
Cothelstone Road, Cothelstone, Somerset, England, TA4 3DT

Attraction Type: Historic Property - Holy Well
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Stembridge is the last remaining thatched windmill in England and the only windmill in Somerset. The mill stands in a superb countryside location on an attractive lane near the small village of High Ham. The mill was constructed in 1822 and remained in operation until 1910.
High Ham, Somerset, England, TA10 9DJ

Attraction Type: Historic Property - Windmill
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Heritage Highlight: The last thatched windmill in England

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On the highest point of the Blackdown Hills stands the Wellington Monument, a 174 foot-high triangular column that is the tallest three-sided obelisk in the world. The column was begun in 1817 to commemorate the Duke of Wellington's victory at Waterloo and stands on the Duke's own estates.
Wellington, Somerset, England, TA21 9PB

Attraction Type: Historic Property - Landmark
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Heritage Highlight: The tallest three-sided obelisk in the world

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The medieval moated home of the Bishop of Bath and Wells. In the 14th century a struggle broke out between the bishop and the city. As a result, the palace was fortified and moated, with a drawbridge as the only access. Swans now swim in the peaceful moat and the 14th century hall is part of a romantic Victorian garden.
Wells, Somerset, England, BA5 2PD

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West Pennard Court Barn is an early 15th-century tithe barn of five bays, with an unusual roof made of compacted earth. The barn stands in a lovely rural setting. Though of interest as an excellent example of a medieval farm building, the barn is most interesting for its unusual construction.
West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, England, BA6 8LR

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