WIP · World in Pocket

Thomas Beckington and William Knight black plaque

Wells, Somerset, England, United Kingdom

The Market Place Bekynton's New Works This row on the north side of the Market Place was provided by Bishop Bekynton in 1451-52. He had planned to build a complete square but only this side was constructed. It is known as 'Bekynton's New Works'. The Conduit The present water fountain was erected by

the City Corporation to replace an earlier mediaeval conduit built by Bishop Bekynton in 1451 and demolished in 1797. Near the present conduit stood the High Cross built by Bishop Knight in 1542 with

Listen to the audio guide for Thomas Beckington and William Knight black plaque Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off