MSO11783 - Medieval holy well at Wootton Courtenay (Monument)
Summary
"our Lady wyll" is mentioned at Wootton Courtenay in historic documents. Its exact location and survival is unknown; it has been suggested that it is the well marked within the garden of The Old Rectory in Wootton Courtenay village.
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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] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3] It has been suggested that it is the well marked within the garden of The Old Rectory in Wootton Courtenay village, at SS 9385 4330 (see MEM25401). [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1>XY SEM340775 Unpublished document: Anonymous. 1800-1899. Manor of Wootton Courtney. [1538-1553]. [Mapped feature: #35300 ]
- <2> SEM8675 Verbal communication: Various. 1900-. Somerset County Council / South West Heritage Trust staff comments. E Dennison, 12 June 1984.
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1086557, Extant 24 May 2022.
- <4> SEM8630 Verbal communication: Various. 1993-. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Team staff comments. Catherine Dove, 7 November 2022.
External Links (1)
- https://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1086557 (Pastscape entry: 1086557)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO11783
- Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 SW39
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1086557
- Somerset SMR PRN: 34355
Location
| Grid reference | SS 90 40 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS94SW |
| Civil Parish | WOOTTON COURTENAY, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Record last edited
Nov 7 2022 10:51AM
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