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Monument record MDO330 - The Holywell, Bishops Caundle

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Summary

A well built in the form of a grotto with steps down to water level, thought to be medieval in date. The water is reputed to have healing properties.

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Type and Period (1)

WELL (Unknown date)

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Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SDO12280 Monograph: Dorset County Council. 1980. Countryside Treasures in Dorset: West Dorset District. 2. 14.

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Location

Grid reference	ST 699 122 (point)
Map sheet	ST61SE
Civil Parish	Bishops Caundle; Dorset
Unitary Authority	Dorset

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None recorded

Other Statuses/References

Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 011 017
Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 61 SE 12

Record last edited

Mar 17 2016 11:09AM

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