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Frome Landmarks and Frome Monuments (Frome, England)



Frome is home to a surprising number of important historic landmarks and monuments in and around Frome's town centre. Many of these landmarks date back many hundreds of years and have been well preserved, remaining in excellent condition.

Frome Landmarks: Catherine Hill - central Frome, Somerset, England
Catherine Hill is situated in central Frome, off Stony Street and Catherine Street. This steep cobbled street leads to Christchurch Street West, near Weymouth Road, and is lined with interesting shops, including many antiques shops. Frome's Catherine Hill is one of the town's many landmarks and every August, a popular medieval street fair is held on Catherine Hill, with a number of market stalls.

Frome Landmarks: Cheap Street - central Frome, Somerset, England
Cheap Street is one of Frome's major landmarks and is notable for its historic buildings, and the small stream (leet) that runs down the centre. Part of the original medieval street layout in Frome, Cheap Street is situated next to Apple Alley, Leg of Mutton Lane and King Street. Cheap Street was Frome's original shopping street, connecting the market place to St. John's Church, and derives its name from the word 'ceap', meaning to sell. Attractions include many shops which are half-timbered in the Tudor style, and number 11 Cheap Street, an impressive Tudor house which is the oldest house in Frome and is over 500 years old.




Frome Landmarks: Frome Bridge - central Frome, Somerset, England
Frome bridge was originally built in 1667 and is one of only a handful of bridges in the world that are lined with shops actually on the bridge itself. This unusual and important Frome landmark features a number of multi-storey shops and connects Frome town centre with North Parade.

Frome Landmarks: Gentle Street - central Frome, Somerset, England
Gentle Street is a narrow and historic street, with many houses dating from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. This interesting, cobbled street provides one of the main routes into town and connects Christchurch Street East to St. John's Church.

Frome Landmarks: Lion Fountain - Church Street, Frome, Somerset, England
This intriguing landmark can be found at the top of King Street, next to St. John's Church. The fountain is an important part of Frome's history and this spring is responsible for the growth of the town many years ago. This subtle holy well is regarded as one of the most spectacular in the West Country.

Frome Landmarks: Rook Lane Chapel - Bath Street, Frome, Somerset, England
Rook Lane Chapel is situated near the top of Bath Street and is a grade 1 listed building. Built in 1707, Frome's Rook Lane Chapel was originally known as Rook Lane Congregational Church. The building has recently been restored and features one of the most beautiful exteriors in Somerset. Much of Rook Lane was replaced when Bath Street was built in 1810 and the building is now only used for special events and festivals in Frome.

Frome Landmarks: Valentine's Lamp - Catherine Hill, Frome, England
The Frome Valentine's Lamp is located at the top of Catherine Hill and is one of Frome's most romantic landmarks, with a 'love seat' nearby. This is actually a working gas lamp that is dedicated to the memory of St. Valentine. Every years there are lighting ceremonies when the gas lamp is lit for the first time.

Frome Landmarks: Blue House - Frome, England
Built in 1726, Frome's Blue House used to be known as the Blue School, due to the colour of the school's uniforms. It was also built as a home for elderly women and still houses old people today. Although it was built at the same time as Rook Lane Chapel, the Blue House actually cost almost four times as much to build.

Frome Landmarks: Frome Market Cross (Boyle Cross) - Market Place, Frome, Somerset, England
The historic Market Cross, also known as Boyle Cross, is situated in the heart of Frome's town centre, in Frome's original market place. This landmark divided the market place into upper and lower areas and today, every Wednesday and Saturday, Frome still has regular markets around Boyle Cross, selling fresh fish, flowers, plants, fruit and vegetables.

Other monuments and landmarks nearby Frome include:

• Arundel Castle - Arundel, Arundel, BN18 9AB , England
  (landmarks distance: 157 km / 97 miles from Frome)
• Athelhampton House and Gardens - Athelhampton, Dorchester, DT2 7LG, England
  (landmarks distance: 77 km / 48 miles from Frome)
• Bournemouth Pier - central Bournemouth, Dorset, England
  (landmarks distance: 91 km / 56 miles from Frome)
• Bowood House and Gardens - The Estate Office Bowood, Calne, SN11 0LZ, England
  (landmarks distance: 41 km / 25 miles from Frome)
• Breamore House and Countryside Museum - Breamore, Fordingbridge, SP6 2DF, England
  (landmarks distance: 57 km / 36 miles from Frome)
• Bristol Clifton Suspension Bridge - Clifton, Bristol, BS8 4AP, England
  (landmarks distance: 42 km / 26 miles from Frome)
• Broadlands - Broadlands Estate Office Broadlands Park, Romsey, SO51 9ZE, England
  (landmarks distance: 79 km / 49 miles from Frome)
• Corfe Castle - The Square Corfe Castle, Wareham, BH20 5EZ, England
  (landmarks distance: 86 km / 54 miles from Frome)
• Dolebury Warren - Near Churchill, Bristol, BS18, England
  (landmarks distance: 41 km / 26 miles from Frome)
• Fort Brockenhurst - Gunner's Way Elson, Gosport, PO12 4DS, England
  (landmarks distance: 112 km / 70 miles from Frome)
• Guildhall and Banqueting Room - High Street, Bath, North-East Somerset, BA1 5AQ, England
  (landmarks distance: 30 km / 19 miles from Frome)
• Highcliffe Castle - Rothsay Drive Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4LE, England
  (landmarks distance: 92 km / 57 miles from Frome)
• Hurst Castle - 28 Park Road Milford On Sea, Lymington, SO41 9QU, England
  (landmarks distance: 97 km / 60 miles from Frome)
• Isle of Wight Needles - near Alum Bay, West Wight, Isle of Wight, England
  (landmarks distance: 104 km / 65 miles from Frome)
• King John's Hunting Lodge - The Square, Axbridge, Bristol, BS26 2AP, England
  (landmarks distance: 44 km / 28 miles from Frome)
• King's Weston Roman Villa - Long Cross, Lawrence Weston, Bristol, BS11, England
  (landmarks distance: 53 km / 33 miles from Frome)
• Lulworth Castle and Park - East Lulworth, Wareham, BH20 5QS, England
  (landmarks distance: 88 km / 55 miles from Frome)
• Morton Manor - Brading, East Wight, Isle of Wight, England
  (landmarks distance: 129 km / 80 miles from Frome)
• Needles Old Battery - West High Down, Needles Headland, Alum Bay, West Wight, Isle of Wight, England
  (landmarks distance: 104 km / 65 miles from Frome)
• Nunwell House - Coach Lane, Brading, East Wight, Isle of Wight, England
  (landmarks distance: 129 km / 80 miles from Frome)
• Old Sarum Castle (English Heritage) - Castle Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3SD, England
  (landmarks distance: 46 km / 29 miles from Frome)
• Old Wardour Castle - English Heritage, near Tisbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6RR, England
  (landmarks distance: 38 km / 24 miles from Frome)
• Poole Harbour - Poole Quayside, Poole, Dorset, England
  (landmarks distance: 78 km / 48 miles from Frome)
• Porchester Castle - Castle Street Porchester, Fareham, PO16 9QW, England
  (landmarks distance: 114 km / 71 miles from Frome)
• Portland Castle - Castleton, Portland, DT5 1AZ, England
  (landmarks distance: 95 km / 59 miles from Frome)
• Pulteney Bridge - Pulteney Bridge, Bath, North-East Somerset, BA1 1EE, England
  (landmarks distance: 30 km / 19 miles from Frome)
• Queen Square - Queen Square, off Prince Street, Bristol, BS1, England
  (landmarks distance: 40 km / 25 miles from Frome)
• Rockbourne Roman Villa - Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, SP6 3PG, England
  (landmarks distance: 64 km / 40 miles from Frome)
• Roman Baths - Abbey Churchyard, Bath, North East Somerset, BA1 1LZ, England
  (landmarks distance: 30 km / 19 miles from Frome)
• Royal Armouries Fort Nelson - Down End Road, Fareham, PO17 6AN, England
  (landmarks distance: 106 km / 66 miles from Frome)
• Royal Crescent - Royal Crescent, Bath, BA1 2LR, England
  (landmarks distance: 29 km / 18 miles from Frome)
• Severn Bridges Visitor Centre - Green Lane, Severn Beach, Bristol, BS35 4HW, England
  (landmarks distance: 67 km / 42 miles from Frome)
• Sherbourne Castle - Sherborne Castle, Sherborne, DT9 5NR, England
  (landmarks distance: 43 km / 27 miles from Frome)
• Spitbank Fort - The Solent PO Box 129, Portsmouth, PO12 2XY, England
  (landmarks distance: 114 km / 71 miles from Frome)
• SS Great Britain and Maritime Heritage Centre - Gas Ferry Road, Great Western Dock, Bristol, BS1 6TY, England
  (landmarks distance: 40 km / 25 miles from Frome)
• The Circus - North of Queen Square, Bath, North-East Somerset, BA1 1EE, England
  (landmarks distance: 30 km / 19 miles from Frome)
• The Red Lodge - Park Row, Bristol, BS1 5LJ, England
  (landmarks distance: 40 km / 25 miles from Frome)
• Yarmouth Castle - Quay Street, Yarmouth, PO14 0PB, England
  (landmarks distance: 100 km / 62 miles from Frome)

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