Monument record MDO20226 - St Andrew's Well, Bradpole
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Summary
St Andrew's Well, Bridport (formerly in Bradpole Parish) is a possible medieval holy well. The medieval chapel of St Andrew probably lay close by.
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Full Description
St Andrew's Well, Bridport (formerly in Bradpole Parish) is listed in James Rattue's inventory of healing and holy wells as possibly 12th century in origin (1). The medieval chapel of St Andrew probably lay close by.
The well, covered with iron slats, survives in a lane running north of the house known as 'The Well'.
<1> Rattue, J, 1992, An Inventory of Ancient, Holy and Healing Wells of Dorset; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 265 (Article in serial). SWX7680.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX7680 Article in serial: Rattue, J. 1992. An Inventory of Ancient, Holy and Healing Wells of Dorset; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 114. 265.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 47617 93844 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
| Civil Parish | Bridport; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 016 1082
Record last edited
Jun 2 2008 2:20AM
