<< Our Photo Pages >> St Peter's Well (Bakewell) - Holy Well or Sacred Spring in England in Derbyshire
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Springs and Holy WellsSite Name: St Peter's Well (Bakewell) Alternative Name: Peat well Bacca's springCountry: England County: Derbyshire Type: Holy Well or Sacred Spring
Nearest Town: Bakewell
Map Ref: SK2209768025
Latitude: 53.208836N Longitude: 1.670604W
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stretchyboy visited on 21st Jun 2020 - their rating: Cond: 3 Amb: 3 Access: 5
In a local playground at the Matlock end of the town is a well said to be that which gave the settlement its name. Believed to be name after a local ancient leader Bacca. There is a broken trough beside the stone lined well head.
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