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The Vicars' Close in Wells, Somerset was built in the 14th century CE on the orders of Bishop Ralph of Shrewsbury and was meant to provide communal accommodation for the Vicars Choral.
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Wanda has studied International Relations with specialization in History at The University of Oslo, and is currently studying for her Master's degree in Environmental History at Trinity College Dublin.
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APA Style
Marcussen, W. (2020, May 23). The Vicars' Close - Wells. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/12291/the-vicars-close---wells/
Chicago Style
Marcussen, Wanda. "The Vicars' Close - Wells." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified May 23, 2020. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/12291/the-vicars-close---wells/.
MLA Style
Marcussen, Wanda. "The Vicars' Close - Wells." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 23 May 2020. Web. 26 Jul 2024.
