MSO11783 - Medieval holy well at Wootton Courtenay (Monument)

Summary

A holy well is mentioned at Wootton Courtenay in historic documents. Its exact location and survival is unknown.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Mention made of "our Lady wyll". [1] Marginal site - exact location unknown. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Unpublished document: Anonymous. 1538-1553. Translation of Court Rolls from Henry VIII to Mary I. [Mapped feature: #35300 ]
  • <2> Verbal communication: Various. 1900-. Somerset County Council / South West Heritage Trust staff comments. E Dennison, 12 June 1984.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO11783
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 SW39
  • Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1086557
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 34355

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Grid reference SS 90 40 (point)
Map sheet SS94SW
Civil Parish WOOTTON COURTENAY, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Aug 3 2020 3:10PM

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