Penniless Porch, Wells, 15th-century stone gateway in Wells, England.
The Penniless Porch features a three-story structure with a lead roof, stone bench, and an octagonal turret at its southwest corner.
Bishop Thomas Beckington commissioned this Grade I listed building around 1450 as an entrance to the Cathedral Green from the Market Place.
The rooms above the archway contain preserved 17th-century wooden panels and a stone fireplace that reflect the architectural evolution of the building.
The covered passageway connects Wells Market Place to the Cathedral Green, providing shelter to pedestrians crossing between these two areas.
The structure earned its name from the stone bench where poor individuals would gather to receive donations from passing citizens.
Location: Wells
GPS coordinates: 51.20970,-2.64472
Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:31
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