Monument record MDO45120 - Holy Well of St White, Whitchurch Canonicorum

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Summary

There is reputed to have been a holy well here in the medieval period. The well was described as being near the church, but its location is not known.

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The holy well of Saint White at Marshwood, formerly a popular place of pilgrimage, is situated near the site of the 'hermitage of the virgin saint, Candida or White'. (ie. The church of Saint Candida at Whitchurch Canonicorum, SY 3995). <1>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Article in serial: 1939-42. Notes and queries for Somerset and Dorset 23. Vol 23. 218.
  • <2>XY Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 449751. [Mapped feature: #634562 ]

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Location

Grid reference SY 3967 9541 (point)
Map sheet SY39NE
Civil Parish Whitchurch Canonicorum; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 39 NE 20
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 449751

Record last edited

Dec 17 2022 8:18AM

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