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:
Section of medieval road, south of Pomparles Bridge, north of StreetPart of the Hospital of St Mary Magdalene, Magdalene StreetCompton Dundon hillfort with Dundon Beacon, east of DundonLinear earthwork in Butleigh WoodGlastonbury AbbeyTinney's trackways, west of Sharpham BridgeDuck decoy 1km south east of Manor FarmThe Abbot's Fish House and fishpondsThe easternmost of three duck decoys on Walton MoorThe Abbey Barn at Abbey FarmSt Michael's Church, monastic remains, and other settlement remains on Glastonbury TorMedieval farmstead, E of Butleigh WoodFenny Castle Cross: a medieval wayside cross 20m north west of Castle Farm, CastleBrowne's GateBishop's Palace ruined portions, walls and well houseCentral of three duck decoys on Walton Moor, south of Lord Bath's DroveBishop's tithe barnDuck decoy in Sharpham Park, 600m south west of Avalon FarmBeckery Chapel and cemetery (site of)Glastonbury lake villageThe TribunalPonter's Ball linear earthworkDuck decoy, 590m south west of Rice FarmBishop's palaceFenny Castle: a motte and bailey castleRoman villa NW of Two Acre Plantation.
