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St Kenelm's Well, Gloucestershire

St Kenelm's Well is a holy well near Winchcombe, Gloucestershire. St Kenelm was a Saxon King and Martyr. This is one of a series of springs which reputedly arose when the saint's body was rested on the way to his shrine. The Well House was originally built around 1549 and rebuilt / restored in 1887. A carving of the saint is seen over the doorway. It is within the council area of Tewkesbury (Gloucestershire).
Historic England Grade II Listed 1340263.

Place Type: Holy Well
Historic County: Gloucestershire
Lat, Long: 51.948634,-1.9380748
Grid Reference: SP 0435 2779
Civil Parish: Winchcombe CP
Council Area: Tewkesbury CA (Gloucestershire CA)
Police Area: Gloucestershire PA

GBPN ID: 304570
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/St_Kenelm's_Well,_Gloucestershire_304570

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