Monument record M2778 - Well at St Catherine's Well, Southwell

Summary

HOLY WELL (Medieval to Late 20th Century)

Location

Grid reference SK 68559 53269 (point)
Map sheet SK65SE
District Newark
Civil Parish Southwell, Newark

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

St Catherine's Well is at the extremity of Westhorp. Famous for rheumatic cures.(1)
... many additions were made to the well (see M17220). (2)
St Catherine's Well is no longer identifiable. (3)
See M17220 for associated buidings, chapel.


<1> Throsby J, 1796, Thoroton's History of Notts Vol 3, p 91 (Published document). SNT1347.

<2> Dickinson W, 1801, Antiquities historical, architectural, chorological, and itinerary, in Notts, p 263 (Published document). SNT612.

<3> Colquhoun FD, 1975, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT583.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Published document: Throsby J. 1796. Thoroton's History of Notts Vol 3. p 91.
  • <2> Published document: Dickinson W. 1801. Antiquities historical, architectural, chorological, and itinerary, in Notts. 1. p 263.
  • <3> Personal comment: Colquhoun FD. 1975. Pers Comm.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (3)

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Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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