In 1107 work began on the lower part of the west front.

Further works, particularly on the upper part of the west front, took place in the 13th century.

During the winter months the room is quite dark at all times because the sun does not reach the west front of the house.

The present building dates from the 16th century, with a west front of the 1670s.

The restoration of the west front did not begin before his death in 1906.

Again, very little is known, except that the west front was added, along with some of the courts.

Two steps lead to a central doorway in the west front.

The present west front was rebuilt in the 16th century.

The west front was begun in the 12th century, although not finished until the 16th.

The west front at Wells is in fact a screen.