The Chain Gate, Wells Cathedral

Walter Tyndale (1855-1943)

Price

£3,500

Signed

Signed

Medium

Watercolour

Dimensions

11 x 9 inches

Provenance

The Lawrence Alkin Collection

The Chain Gate on the north side of the cathedral was built around 1460 to link the cathedral to Vicars' Close. The passageway on the upper level enabled clerics to enter the chapter house without going having to cross the public streets or battle inclement weather.

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