Monument record M3500 - ST CATHERINE'S HOLY WELL AT NEWARK
Summary
Location
Grid reference | SK 78959 53010 (point) |
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Map sheet | SK75SE |
District | Newark |
Civil Parish | Newark, Newark |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
St Catherine's Well. (1)
A holy well famous for healing leprosy. St Catherine's chapel built over the well "has since disappeared". (2)
This well is now represented by a moss covered landscaped pond, concrete walled and incorporated into a modern privately owned ornamental garden. Nothing of an archaeological nature is extant save the old name which is still retained. (3)
See M18104 for Chapel.
<1> OS, 1920, 1:2500, County Series 1920 (Map). SNT1029.
Other Refs: 35/3
<2> Hope RC, 1893, Holy Wells of England, p 116 (Published document). SNT785.
<3> Colquhoun FD, 1974, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT582.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 19 2023 7:34PM