Cawthorne 'Roman' Well
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Hidden away in a wood among some large rhododendron bushes lies Cawthorne Well. The water flows into a brick lined trough and the whole area has a strange sense of peace around it. The well's name originates because of the proximity of a large Roman practice camp on top of the escarpment to the south, whether the Romans used the spring or built a trough is not known. The well is also known locally as Quaker's Well, but I do not know why. A visit in September 1999 revealed that the brickwork is almost invisible. The outline of the farthest edge of the well was discernible because of the mossy growth upon it, the nearer edge was below water level and also covered in moss. There was a lot of water flowing at the time of the visit despite this being during a hot spell and when little rain had fallen recently.
I was disappointed to find the remains of a 'night light' nearby, obviously left as a votive offering but now just litter. There were also a couple of rags tied to the tree nearby though this has not been noted as a rag well previously. |
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Last Updated on Saturday, 25 November 2006 13:53 |
