Monument record MDO7167 - Medieval well, Bere Regis
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Summary
A medieval well, reputedly a holy well, and thought to be associated with the nearby chapel.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
On the west side of Woodbury Hill was a chantry said to have been dedicated to St Anchoretta, but this could be a misreading of Sancta Anchoretta, or the holy hermitage. It is mentioned in 1408 and 1411. Foundations of the chapel were still visible in Hutchin's time (circa 1774). Near it was a well called the Anchoret's Well. <1>
No visible surface indications of the well were discovered, now under pasture. <3>
No evidence of the well remains. Surveyed at 1:2500 on M.S.D. See plan with SY 89 SE 2. <5>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SWX4496 Monograph: Shipp, W, and Hodson, J W (eds). 1861. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 1. Vol 1. 135.
- <2> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1902.
- <3> SWX2609 Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F1 FDC 14-JAN-53.
- <4> SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 485-486.
- <5> SDO14743 Unpublished document: Attrill, N J. Field Investigators Comments NJA. F2 NJA 14-MAY-81.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 456105.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 8559 9473 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY89SE |
| Civil Parish | Bere Regis; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 003 133 B
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 89 SE 1
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 456105
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Bere Regis 118
Record last edited
Mar 8 2023 2:03PM
