Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt Rumbold's Well

St Rumbold's Well

England
List entry 1017204
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Rumbold's Well is a medieval spring source and associated structure located in Buckinghamshire. The well represents a site of Christian devotion centred on a natural water source, likely developed during the medieval period when such springs were often sanctified and dedicated to saints. The monument comprises the physical remains of the well structure itself, which would have served both practical and religious functions for local communities. St Rumbold's Well exemplifies the medieval practice of Christianising pre-existing natural features and incorporating them into the spiritual landscape of the parish.

St Rumbold's Well is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017204. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Rumbold's Well?

St Rumbold's Well is a medieval spring source and associated structure located in Buckinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017204.

Who is responsible for protecting St Rumbold's Well?

St Rumbold'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 1017204.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including A slight univallate hillfort 600m south east of Home Farm (3.6 km), Thornborough Bridge (3.9 km), Norbury: a slight univallate hillfort immediately east of Padbury Mill (4 km).

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