Wookey Hole
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Wookey Hole is a village close to Wells in Somerset, England.
The name Wookey is thought to come from the Old English wocig (an animal trap).[1]
The village of Wookey Hole is dominated by the Wookey Hole Caves tourist site which has show caves, a paper mill and a museum.
The village has shops, pubs, restaurants, hotels and a campsite.
Glencot House is a grade II listed country house dating from 1887, by a Mr George and Harold Peto, for W S Hodgkinson. A report of the building appeared in "The Building News", May 13, 1887 and the architects drawing was exhibited at the Royal Academy, and is now at RIBA.[2]
The 18th century Bubwith farmhouse is also a grade II listed building,[3] as is the post office in the high street.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ Robinson, Stephen (1992). Somerset Place Names. Wimbourne: The Dovecote Press Ltd. ISBN 1874336032.
- ^ Glencot and terraces at rear. Images of England. Retrieved on 2007-02-23.
- ^ Bubwith Farmhouse and forecourt wall. Images of England. Retrieved on 2007-02-23.
- ^ Post Office. Images of England. Retrieved on 2007-02-23.
[edit] External links
- Homestead Park campsite
- The Wookey Hole Inn - pub, restaurant and hotel
- Glencot House - country house hotel
