Possible site of undated 'medicinal' well, near Priory Lodge (EHER 82149)
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Summary
In the garden of Priory Lodge on the east side of the road from Felstead station to the village and about 150 yards from the station is a chalybeate well which is alleged to have medicinal properties.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 6662 2118 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FELSTED, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
In the garden of Priory Lodge on the east side of the road from Felstead station to the village and about 150 yards from the station is a chalybeate well which is alleged to have medicinal properties. Its sides have been bricked. <1>
July 1975. Field survey.
The spring issuing at TL 66622118 is believed to have medicinal qualities according to Mrs Moore of Priory Lodge, although there is no trace of "rust discolouration" or of brick-built sides noted by Miller Christy. <2> <3>
Sources
- <1> SEX13544 Serial: Essex Field Club. 1901. Essex Naturalist, Volume 15. 15. p 210-213.
- <2> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 NKB 08-JUL-75.
- <3> SEX75707 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIAL: Oral information, correspondence (not archived), or staff comments. Mrs Moore, Priory Lodge, Felsted.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 376391
- National Monuments Record: TL 62 SE 10