Monument record MLI30561 - Holy Well, Woolsthorpe
Summary
Spring, known as Holy Well, to the east of Woolsthorpe.
Type and Period (1)
- HOLY WELL (Undated)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
A spring named as 'Holy Well' is depicted in this location on the 1st edition 6" Ordnance Survey County Series map. {1}
The spring is said to have been the source of the water supply for Belvoir Castle. It lies within Belvoir Castle Park, which has been designated as a Registered Park (see PRN 37143). {2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI9454 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1883-1888. 6 Inch County Series Map - First Edition. 1:10560. SK 83 SW.
- <2> SLI886 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1856. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire - Second Edition. p.395.
- <3> SLI13386 Website: Historic England (formerly English Heritage). 2011->. The National Heritage List for England. http://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/. 1000957.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | SK 8384 3373 (point) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WOOLSTHORPE, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event - Survey: Site Visit to Belvoir Castle Park (ELI13329)
- Event - Survey: Site Visit to Belvoir Castle Park (ELI13339)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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