<< Our Photo Pages >> St Ethelbert's Well (Hereford) - Holy Well or Sacred Spring in England in Herefordshire
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Springs and Holy WellsSite Name: St Ethelbert's Well (Hereford)Country: England
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County: Herefordshire Type: Holy Well or Sacred Spring
Nearest Town: Hereford
Map Ref: SO5112239684 Landranger Map Number: 149
Latitude: 52.053374N Longitude: 2.714227W
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3 | Reasonable but with some damage |
2 | Ruined but still recognisable as an ancient site |
1 | Pretty much destroyed, possibly visible as crop marks |
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5 | Can be driven to, probably with disabled access |
4 | Short walk on a footpath |
3 | Requiring a bit more of a walk |
2 | A long walk |
1 | In the middle of nowhere, a nightmare to find |
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The site has virtually gone since it was piped into this fountain head. The spring cured ulcers and sores. Pins were offered here.
Apparently the spring arose when the body of the saint was rested here on its way to the catherdral to be interred.
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