The Bishop’s Palace, Wells: How a magnificent episcopal residence was built in the shadow of one of our greatest cathedrals March 9, 2020 by Fulcrum Encircled by water in the shadow of its cathedral, the Bishop’s Palace at Wells is a captivating survival. John Goodall looks at the history of this outstanding building 800 years after its construction. Photographs by Paul Highnam. John Goodall. Country Life. 8 March 2020 FulcrumShareTweetShare