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St Oswald's Well is a natural spring situated near Woodhead in Lancashire that has long been associated with Christian devotion and local tradition. The site takes its name from Saint Oswald, the seventh-century Northumbrian king and saint, reflecting the widespread medieval veneration of this figure across northern England. Wells dedicated to or named after saints were common focal points for pilgrimage and folk healing practices throughout the medieval period and beyond. The spring's exact origins and any structures that may have accompanied it remain subjects requiring archaeological investigation, though its listing as an ancient monument recognises its historical significance to the local landscape and heritage.
St Oswald's Well, 150m south of Woodhead is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018082. View the official record →
St Oswald's Well is a natural spring situated near Woodhead in Lancashire that has long been associated with Christian devotion and local tradition. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018082.
St Oswald's Well, 150m south of Woodhead 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 1018082.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow west of Highfield Lane (1.1 km), Castle Hill motte and bailey and bowl barrow (2.4 km), Bradlegh Old Hall moated site and fishpond (3.6 km).
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