Chalice Well
Chalice Well
A possibly ancient spring that is still ‘dressed’ in the Pagan tradition. But, its name is said to indicate it is the resting place of the Holy Grail or chalice and that is was brought here in biblical times by Joseph of Arimathea while on a trading voyage. Altogether now, ‘and did those feeeeeet…’.
It is true to say there is evidence of trade of goods and materials across such distances historically.
The well itself, or the source of the spring that feeds it may well have been of significance since long before.
Created: 1 May 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Chalice Well
Chalice Well LiDAR Map
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Local History around Chalice Well
There are some historic monuments around including:
Fenny Castle Cross: a medieval wayside cross 20m north west of Castle Farm, CastleBishop's tithe barnTinney's trackways, west of Sharpham BridgeSt Michael's Church, monastic remains, and other settlement remains on Glastonbury TorBrowne's GateCentral of three duck decoys on Walton Moor, south of Lord Bath's DroveThe easternmost of three duck decoys on Walton MoorBeckery Chapel and cemetery (site of)Medieval farmstead, E of Butleigh WoodDuck decoy, 590m south west of Rice FarmSection of medieval road, south of Pomparles Bridge, north of StreetGlastonbury lake villageGlastonbury AbbeyRoman villa NW of Two Acre PlantationDuck decoy 1km south east of Manor FarmThe Abbot's Fish House and fishpondsThe TribunalDuck decoy in Sharpham Park, 600m south west of Avalon FarmFenny Castle: a motte and bailey castleLinear earthwork in Butleigh WoodPart of the Hospital of St Mary Magdalene, Magdalene StreetBishop's Palace ruined portions, walls and well houseCompton Dundon hillfort with Dundon Beacon, east of DundonThe Abbey Barn at Abbey FarmBishop's palacePonter's Ball linear earthwork.
