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:
Bishop's Palace ruined portions, walls and well houseFenny Castle Cross: a medieval wayside cross 20m north west of Castle Farm, CastleFenny Castle: a motte and bailey castleCompton Dundon hillfort with Dundon Beacon, east of DundonSt Michael's Church, monastic remains, and other settlement remains on Glastonbury TorThe TribunalRoman villa NW of Two Acre PlantationThe easternmost of three duck decoys on Walton MoorDuck decoy 1km south east of Manor FarmBrowne's GateCentral of three duck decoys on Walton Moor, south of Lord Bath's DroveTinney's trackways, west of Sharpham BridgeBeckery Chapel and cemetery (site of)Glastonbury lake villageBishop's palaceDuck decoy in Sharpham Park, 600m south west of Avalon FarmSection of medieval road, south of Pomparles Bridge, north of StreetDuck decoy, 590m south west of Rice FarmThe Abbey Barn at Abbey FarmThe Abbot's Fish House and fishpondsPart of the Hospital of St Mary Magdalene, Magdalene StreetLinear earthwork in Butleigh WoodBishop's tithe barnGlastonbury AbbeyMedieval farmstead, E of Butleigh WoodPonter's Ball linear earthwork.
