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Nun's Well, Yorkshire

Nun's Well is a mediæval holy well in Ryedale, Yorkshire, in the North Riding. The well is a survival of the Benedictine nunnery of St Andrew (c. 1147-1536), now the site of 17th-century Arden Hall. The spring-fed well is a perfect circle about 8ft across with a stepped stone base and sides. It is within the council area of North Yorkshire.

Place Type: Holy Well
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: North Riding
Lat, Long: 54.310224,-1.203072
Grid Reference: SE 5194 9080
Civil Parish: Hawnby CP
Council Area: North Yorkshire CA
Strategic Authority Area: York and North Yorkshire SA
Police Area: North Yorkshire PA

GBPN ID: 303571
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Nun's_Well,_Yorkshire_303571

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