The Bishop's Palace Moat by CavalierLady
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We came around the corner, saw this, and said O my God,... a moat... a real honest-to-God English moat! This is a sideview of the gatehouse to the Bishop's Palace, located in the city of Wells, Somerset, England and is situated next to Wells Cathedral. It has been the home of the Bishop of the Diocese of Bath for 800 years. It was built around 1230 A.D., covers an area of 14 acres and is surrounded by a moat that dates back to 1340 A.D. The current bishop still resides in some of the buildings, but the the ruins of the Great Hall and the garden grounds are now open to the public. We were delighted as schoolgirls and we rain along the parapet from one turret to the other. This is the same image taken from the exact same spot that Mrs. Ratbag posted about a week ago. Thanks very much for looking and for your kind comments.
Comments (43)
Richardphotos
composition of a professional nature Maria
Liam.
Lovely composition
NefariousDrO
Very beautiful! You chose a super vantage point for this photo, and the lighting is just magical.
kaward
Great compo, and a timeless mood.
flora-crassella
...schönes Foto von dieser Wasserburg!
Tanglimara
Excellent photo that captures all the detail very well. Tony :-)
marybelgium
excellent ! great compo !
timtripp
superb!
tetsu-pino
Very beautiful place!! Excellent capture.
BorisB
A gorgeous scene with a wonderful frame!!
helanker
What an excellent shot of this beautiful building. Well done :)
rainbows
Beautiful building and capture, Maria. A wonderful work. I can hear how pleased you were to find this place! Hugs. Di. xx
SapUS59
what a gorgeous place, excellent capture !!
kahshe
Beautiful shot, makes me homesick for England.
West_coaster07
Excellent capture!
kansas
A wonderful picturesque scene. Beautiful place.
vlaaitje
wonderful place, it has a special mood, lovely
MrsRatbag
Ooh, I like yours better! Excellent capture!
RodolfoCiminelli
Excellent and very beautiful photo my friend.......!!!!
durleybeachbum
One of my favourite places!
DennisReed
Stunning Area!
RobyHermida
The brilliant shot I congratulate you! Roby
Hedepo
A beautiful capture of this piece of history, especially the composition is excellent!! You create a wonderful mood in this photo!! Have a nice evening Henk
mickuk50
i bet you it wont be long before you come back again maria :o)..excellent capture mick
bebert
excellent POV, superbe batisse
MOODYBLUE92954
BEAUTIFUL I THINK I WANT MY OWN MOAT YA RIGHT IN MY TINY YARD
MrsLubner
And did the Bishop stock this water with fabulous game fish? I'd love to sit on that green bank and drop a line in for some nice trout. Fabulous shot veyr well seen and taken.
drag
My husband's always wanted his own moat with draw bridge lol. I'll have to show him this wonderful image you've taken of this one. Love the wonderful branches framing the upper half.
kgb224
Excellent capture Maria.
delaorden_ojeda
superb composition, excelent pov and mood, excelent work !