Monument record MDO43330 - Stachys Well, also called St Eustachius's Well, Ibberton
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Summary
A well on the north side of the churchyard of St Eustace's church. Known as Stachy's Well, or the waterpond and also St Eustachius's well.
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Full Description
On the north side of the churchyard is the Well called St. Eustachius's well, to which saint the church (St Eustace's Church at ST 78940757) was also dedicated. It is also called Stachy's well, or the waterpond. <1>
At Ibberton is one of the very few wells dedicated in honour of St. Eustace. Probably the ascription here, as at Withersden (Withersdane, near Wye), Kent (see TR 04 NE 6) is to the 12th century Bishop of Flai and not the more celebrated Roman martyr. <3>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO9443 Monograph: Hutchins, J. 1863. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. Volume 2. 3rd edition. 2. 361.
- <1.1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1962.
- <2> SDO17492 Monograph: Hope, R C. 1893. Holy Wells of England 1893. 67.
- <3> SWX1211 Article in serial: 1939-42. Notes and queries for Somerset and Dorset 23. Vol 23. 218.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 201787.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7892 0759 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70NE |
| Civil Parish | Ibberton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 70 NE 29
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 201787
Record last edited
Jan 12 2022 5:02PM
