Monument record MDO330 - The Holywell, Bishops Caundle

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Summary

A well built in the form of a grotto with steps down to water level, thought to be medieval in date. The water is reputed to have healing properties.

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<1> Dorset County Council, 1980, Countryside Treasures in Dorset: West Dorset District, 14 (Monograph). SDO12280.

‘THE HOLYWELL. A medieval well built in the form of a grotto with seven stone steps leading down to the water level. The water is said to have healing properties.’

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  • <1> Monograph: Dorset County Council. 1980. Countryside Treasures in Dorset: West Dorset District. 2. 14.

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Location

Grid reference ST 699 122 (point)
Map sheet ST61SE
Civil Parish Bishops Caundle; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 011 017
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 61 SE 12

Record last edited

Mar 17 2016 11:09AM

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