More information : (TQ 5548 5868) St. Edith's Well (NAT) (1)
St. Edith's Well in the centre of Kemsing village is said to have
healing properties. The stone enclosure walls are modern but the
stonework lining the well itself is probably medieval. (2)
St. Edith's Well is as described above and is maintained in good
condition. A nearby plaque carries the following notice.
"St. Edith of Kemsing 961-984.
This well lay within the precincts
of the Covent where St. Edith, daughter of King Edgar, passed her
childhood. Hallowed by her presence, its waters became a source of
healing".
No documentary evidence has been found to support the claim for the
Convent at Kemsing.
"The Chapel of St. Edith the virgin, is mentioned in an Otford will
of 1419". (3)
Not mentioned in The Buildings of England. (4)
Additional bibliography - not consulted. (5)
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