Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt Edith's Well

St Edith's Well

England
List entry 1006086
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Edith's Well is a medieval well structure located in Staffordshire, England. The site is associated with Saint Edith, a figure of Anglo-Saxon or early medieval veneration, and represents the continuation of well-based religious devotion into the medieval period. The well survives as a stone-built structure that reflects the architectural traditions of medieval sacred springs, which were frequently maintained as pilgrimage sites or sources of healing water. Such monuments form an important part of the landscape archaeology of medieval popular religion in England, though detailed historical records concerning this particular well remain limited.

St Edith's Well is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006086. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Edith's Well?

St Edith's Well is a medieval well structure located in Staffordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006086.

Who is responsible for protecting St Edith's Well?

St Edith'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 1006086.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Edith's Well?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site 60m north-east of Little Onn Hall (1 km), Alley's Lane moated site (1.5 km), Two moated sites at Brockhurst (4.9 km).

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