Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt Mary's Well, Jesmond

St Mary's Well, Jesmond

England
List entry 1018641
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England
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Overview

History & significance

St Mary's Well, Jesmond is a medieval well situated in Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland. The well represents an important water source for the local medieval community and reflects the historical significance of natural springs within settled areas of medieval Northumberland. The monument survives as a physical reminder of medieval hydraulic infrastructure and domestic water supply, typical of wells that served both religious and secular purposes in urban and semi-rural medieval contexts. Its preservation as a designated heritage monument acknowledges its contribution to understanding medieval settlement patterns and resource management in the North East of England.

St Mary's Well, Jesmond is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018641. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Mary's Well, Jesmond?

St Mary's Well, Jesmond is a medieval well situated in Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018641.

Who is responsible for protecting St Mary's Well, Jesmond?

St Mary's Well, Jesmond 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 1018641.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Mary's Well, Jesmond?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old Tyne Bridge (land arches) (2.8 km), Newcastle Swing Bridge (2.9 km), Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall and town ditch between Forth Street and Hanover Street (2.9 km).

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