Katherine's well, Selworthy, Holnicote Estate

Record ID:  115417 / MNA165240
Record type:  Monument
Protected Status: Scheduled Monument
NT Property:  Holnicote Estate; South West
Civil Parish:  Selworthy; West Somerset; Somerset
Grid Reference:  SS 9142 4689
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Summary

A small spring surrounded by large stones placed to emphasise it, it is sometimes regarded as a holy well and mis-named St. Katherine’s well.

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Monument Types

  • HOLY WELL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Description

a small spring surrounded by large stones placed to emphasise it, it is sometimes regarded as a holy well and mis-named St. Katherine’s well. It is in the southern part of Selworthy Plantation. It was probably enhanced during the first part of the 19c by Sir Thomas, Xth Baronet, as he was very much influenced by the picturesque movement.[1]

References

  • SZN48220 - Unpublished document: Isabel Richardson. 2001. Holnicote Estate Archaeological Survey, Somerset. 115417.

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Other Statuses and References

  • HER/SMR Reference (External) (Exmoor NP HER): MSO8011

Associated Events

  • ENA3149 - Field Survey, Archaeological Survey of the Holnicote Estate 2001

Associated Finds

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Related Records

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