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Thesaurus Term/Concept: HOLY WELL

Identifier 70203
Class MONUMENT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note A well or spring, possessing religious or otherwise ritualistic significance, around which a structure, such as a niche, wall or shelter, has been constructed. In the case of the water source being a natural spring, double-index with SPRING.

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Instances/Examples (2)

Context Record
Monument Type MEX1038167 Possible site of Holywell Nunnery / St Osyth's Nunnery or chapel (Monument)
Monument Type MEX22333 Possible site of medieval holy well, St James's Well, near site of St James's Chapel (Monument)