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Lady's Well is a holy well and moat located in Suffolk, England, representing the intersection of medieval religious practice and domestic settlement. The site comprises a natural spring water source that held devotional significance, alongside earthwork remains of a moat which indicates the presence of a medieval fortified residence or manor. The well itself reflects the widespread veneration of sacred springs during the medieval period, when such waters were frequently attributed healing properties and associated with saints or the Virgin Mary. The combination of these features suggests the site served both spiritual and secular functions within its local medieval community.
Lady's Well (holy well and moat) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005992. View the official record →
Lady's Well is a holy well and moat located in Suffolk, England, representing the intersection of medieval religious practice and domestic settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005992.
Lady's Well (holy well and moat) 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 1005992.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Haughley Castle (4.9 km), Castle Hill motte (5 km), Moated site in Round Grove (5.3 km).
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