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Glastonbury Abbey

Located in Glastonbury, Somerset, South West England, England

It is said that King Arthur is buried within the grounds. Once second only in wealth to Westminster Abbey. Destroyed during the Dissolution of the Monasteries. There is an excellent visitor centre, ample parking and a bu...

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Frome Chist Church

Located in Frome, Somerset, South West England, England

Dates from the nineteenth century. 'The building is in a neo-perpendicular style,being detailed in traditional Somerset style' (source: achurchnearyou, URL below)...

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Glastonbury Tor

Located in Glastonbury, Somerset, South West England, England

Reputedly the birthplace of King Arthur. Glastonbury Tor offers stunning views across Somerset. With evidence of neolithic tools, it is believed the site has been occupied since prehistory. There have been a fort and sev...

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Pulteney Bridge

Located in Bath, Somerset, South West England, England

Within the Bath City UNESCO World Heritage Site. One of only four bridges in the world with shops spanning either side. Pulteney Bridge was designed by Robert Adam and opened in 1773. It is named after Frances Pulteney ....

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Longleat House

Located in Warminster, Wiltshire, South West England, England

An outstanding Elizabethan house. The house was begun in the 1560's after the original priory burnt down. Next to Longleat Safari Park which has lion, tigers, wolves. Next to Longleat Adventure Park which has boat rides,...

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Nunney Castle

Located in Nunney, Somerset, South West England, England

Beseiged and partly destroyed during The English Civil War. Nunney Castle was abandoned in the seventeenth century. Built in the French style in the fourteenth century. Said to have been based on the Bastille in Paris. T...

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Bath Abbey

Located in Bath, Somerset, South West England, England

Within the Bath City UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded in the seventh century as a Benedictine monastery. Bath Abbey received cathedral status in the eleventh century. Joint cathedral status awarded by Pope Innocent IV...

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