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Holy Well
Hob Uid: 208438
Location : Wiltshire Chippenham Without
Grid Ref : ST8802072720
Summary : Medieval spring with reputed healing properties.
More information : [ST 8802 7272] Holy Well [TI]. (1-2) A spring called Holy Well in Chippenham parish or east of Biddestone is mentioned by Aubrey-"I think I have been told that the water is good for the eyes". He also refers to the finding of a distinctive type of star-shaped fossil in the water which has also been found as recently as 1940. (3-4) The spring at ST 88027272 is known locally to produce star shaped fossils and is therefore probably that referred to by Aubrey. The spring has a stone surround with a slate trough and is probably of 19th c. construction. See G.P. Published (1:2500) Survey correct. (5) The feature known as "Holy Well" is generally well preserved; the spring now issues below the trough and its stone surround. Correctly shown at 1:2500 on PFD. (6)

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Source details : O.S. 1", 1808.
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Source details : O.S.6", 1955.
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Source details : Topo Colns. for Wilts. by Aubrey 1695-70 (J.E.Jackson,1862) 72.
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Source Number : 4
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Source details : W.A.M.,49,1940-2,116.
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Source Number : 4a
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Source details : Nat.Hist.of Wilts, 45 (J.Aubrey)
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Source Number : 5
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Source details : F1 ANK 14-NOV-67
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Source Number : 6
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Source details : F2 MJF 29-APR-76
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Medieval
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Well
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Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Post Medieval
Monument End Date : 1901
Monument Start Date : 1540
Monument Type : Well
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : ST 87 SE 16
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1967-11-14
End Date : 1967-11-14

Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1976-04-29
End Date : 1976-04-29

Holy Well