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## Chain Gate, Wells
Constructed around 1460 for Bishop Thomas Beckington, the Chain Gate in Wells, Somerset, was designed to provide the Vicars Choral with direct access between Vicars' Close and the cathedral, facilitating their participation in services and meetings without exposure to the public or adverse weather. (en.wikipedia.org) This two-storey structure, built from Doulting stone with a Welsh slate roof, features a wagon gate flanked by pedestrian gates on the lower level, and an upper passageway connecting the Chapter House to Vicars' Close. (en.wikipedia.org) An undated sketch by Henry Edridge from the late 18th or early 19th century depicts the gate with a taller wall alongside the road approaching it. (en.wikipedia.org) The Chain Gate remains a Grade I listed building, reflecting its historical and architectural significance. (en.wikipedia.org)
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