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Springs and Holy WellsSite Name: St Joseph's WellCountry: England
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County: Somerset Type: Holy Well or Sacred Spring
Nearest Town: Glastonbury
Map Ref: ST49993883 Landranger Map Number: 182
Latitude: 51.146536N Longitude: 2.716319W
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| 5 | Can be driven to, probably with disabled access |
| 4 | Short walk on a footpath |
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| 2 | A long walk |
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This wellhead was uncovered in 1825 when the crypt beneath the ruined Lady Chapel - also known as St Joseph's Chapel - was being cleared. St Joseph (of Arimathea) was the legendary founder of the first church on this site when he journeyed to Britain in the first century AD bearing the Holy Grail.
The arch over the recess that houses the wellhead is of Norman style, and is believed to have been relocated from a no longer needed window of the Lady Chapel when it was extended to the east in the 13th century. A closer examination of the well shaft in 1991/92 showed that it was similar to other Roman wells excavated in the region, supporting the idea that the well is of early date. Perhaps its presence was a reason for siting the original church next to this spot?
Access St Joseph's well is in the crypt of the Lady Chapel within the precinct of Glastonbury Abbey. The ruins are open to the public (see the Official Glastonbury Abbey website for opening times and admission charges), but direct access to the well is prevented by a locked grill gate.
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