Monument record MLI33611 - St Winifred's Well, Holywell
Summary
Holy spring at Holywell, dedicated to St Winifred. The exact location of this well is uncertain.
Type and Period (1)
- HOLY WELL (Unknown date)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
There is mention of two holy wells at Holywell (see MLI33600 for the known Holy Well). The site of the second well, which was dedicated to St Winifred, is not known, but there are springs at SK 9976 1591 and TF 0030 1650. Both of these sites are natural springs and have no name in current local usage, but may still be possibilities for the historically named well. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI2344 Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Card Index. SK 91 NE: 8.
- <2> SLI3876 Serial: 1926. LINCOLNSHIRE NOTES AND QUERIES. vol.19, p.76.
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Location
| Grid reference | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CAREBY AUNBY AND HOLYWELL, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Record last edited
Aug 2 2023 8:32AM
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