Wells, Somerset

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Wells, Somerset?Somerset, England, situated on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills
2. How many people live in Wells, Somerset?11,145 (2021 census)
3. When was Wells, Somerset built?Minster church founded in 704 AD by King Ine of Wessex
4. What language do people speak in Wells, Somerset?English
5. What is the city status?Granted in medieval times due to the presence of Wells Cathedral
6. What is Wells, Somerset known for?Wells is a tiny city with a big cathedral and three holy wells that gave it its name.

Ecclesiastical: Relating to the Christian Church or its clergy.
Urban Agglomeration: A large, densely populated area formed by the continuous built-up area of a city and its suburbs.
Monmouth Rebellion: An attempt in 1685 by James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth, to overthrow King James II of England.
Beeching Axe: A plan in the 1960s to reduce the size of British Railways, leading to the closure of many stations and lines.