Historic houses · South West England
Tower House
Tower House — house in Wells, Mendip, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Mendip Vale · 9.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Tower House is a historic house in South-West England. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is part of the MENDIP National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Wells and Mendip Hills parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Mendip Vale, about 9.4 km away. Postcode area BA5.
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Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tower House is a Grade II* listed historic house located in Wells, South-West England. It is situated within the Mendip National Nature Reserve (NNR). The building's architectural significance contributes to the historical landscape of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2113, -2.6429
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Wells
- Postcode
- BA5 2UN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Nearest railway station
- Mendip Vale — 9.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17553137 (CC0)
- commons: Tower House, Wells 2.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tower House?
- Tower House is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA5 2UN), in the parish of Wells.
- Is Tower House a listed building?
- Tower House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Tower House a protected site?
- Yes — Tower House is part of the MENDIP National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Tower House?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BA5 2UN. It sits within the Wells and Mendip Hills parliamentary constituency.