Lady's Well

England
List entry 1002073
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lady's Well is a medieval holy well located in Gloucestershire, England. The site represents a place of pilgrimage and devotion that would have served the local community and passing travellers during the medieval period. Holy wells of this type were commonly associated with healing properties and veneration of saints, functioning as important focal points for religious practice outside formal ecclesiastical structures. The well itself survives as a physical testament to the enduring significance of water sources in medieval spiritual life and popular devotion across England.

Lady's Well is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002073. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lady's Well?

Lady's Well is a medieval holy well located in Gloucestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002073.

Who is responsible for protecting Lady's Well?

Lady's Well is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1002073.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lady's Well?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site 200m west of St James' Church (3.3 km), Moated site at Manor Farm (3.7 km), The Mount moated site (6.8 km).

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