More information : [NY 9324 6421] SEAL WELL [T.I.] (1) HEXHAM overlooks the course of the brooks, HEXTOL, now called COCK-SHAW-BURN, and HALGUT now called COW-GARTH-BURN, and their junction with the TYNE. The name SEAL BURN is common to both brooks, from the SEAL or Priory ground which spreads between them. A well on the west side of the SEAL helps to supply HEXHAM with water. (2) Mentioned Only. [Article dealing with the Holy Wells of NORTHUMBERLAND and DURHAM] (3) A spring enclosed in a modern stone building with the water issuing from two iron pipes. No evidence for dating. (4) Condition unchanged. (5)
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