Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt Julian's Well: a holy well in the middle of Livesey Road, 155m south west of the junction with Sandpits Road

St Julian's Well: a holy well in the middle of Livesey Road, 155m south west of the junction with Sandpits Road

England
List entry 1020656
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England
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Overview

History & significance

St Julian's Well is a holy well located in Shropshire, England, situated on Livesey Road approximately 155 metres south-west of its junction with Sandpits Road. The well represents a site of medieval religious significance, typical of the venerated water sources that served both practical and spiritual functions in medieval communities. The structure comprises a stone-built well of considerable age, reflecting the architectural tradition of formal well construction associated with sites of pilgrimage and devotion. As a designated ancient monument, the well survives as evidence of the medieval practice of well veneration and the local topography of religious life in the region.

St Julian's Well: a holy well in the middle of Livesey Road, 155m south west of the junction with Sandpits Road is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020656. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Julian's Well: a holy well in the middle of Livesey Road, 155m south west of the junction with Sandpits Road?

St Julian's Well is a holy well located in Shropshire, England, situated on Livesey Road approximately 155 metres south-west of its junction with Sandpits Road. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020656.

Who is responsible for protecting St Julian's Well: a holy well in the middle of Livesey Road, 155m south west of the junction with Sandpits Road?

St Julian's Well: a holy well in the middle of Livesey Road, 155m south west of the junction with Sandpits Road 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 1020656.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Julian's Well: a holy well in the middle of Livesey Road, 155m south west of the junction with Sandpits Road?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Augustinian friary adjacent to the junction of Lower Galdeford and Weeping Cross Lane (0.5 km), Town walls (0.6 km), Ludford Bridge (1 km).

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