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:
Part of the Hospital of St Mary Magdalene, Magdalene StreetThe Abbey Barn at Abbey FarmDuck decoy 1km south east of Manor FarmThe TribunalFenny Castle: a motte and bailey castleCompton Dundon hillfort with Dundon Beacon, east of DundonRoman villa NW of Two Acre PlantationThe Abbot's Fish House and fishpondsThe easternmost of three duck decoys on Walton MoorCentral of three duck decoys on Walton Moor, south of Lord Bath's DrovePonter's Ball linear earthworkBeckery Chapel and cemetery (site of)St Michael's Church, monastic remains, and other settlement remains on Glastonbury TorBishop's Palace ruined portions, walls and well houseBishop's tithe barnLinear earthwork in Butleigh WoodFenny Castle Cross: a medieval wayside cross 20m north west of Castle Farm, CastleTinney's trackways, west of Sharpham BridgeDuck decoy in Sharpham Park, 600m south west of Avalon FarmBrowne's GateDuck decoy, 590m south west of Rice FarmMedieval farmstead, E of Butleigh WoodBishop's palaceSection of medieval road, south of Pomparles Bridge, north of StreetGlastonbury AbbeyGlastonbury lake village.
