Robin Hood's Well (Fountains) by munki-boy

Robin Hood's Well (Fountains)

A Grade II listed, old covered spring using stone from the ruined Fountains Abbey nearby.

Said to be named for the tail of Robin Hood meeting and fighting Friar Tuck who in the tale was then resident at the abbey.

Robin Hood’s well could be of much older origin as traces of old pipework are said to have been found, possibly dating to the time of the abbey. The current stonework is said to date from the time of Elizabeth Lawrence who owned Studley Royal between 1808-45.

Robin Hood's Well (Fountains) is in Nidderdale AONB, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Created: 17  March  2022  Edited: 29  November  2023

Robin Hood's Well (Fountains)

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Brett Gregory is an award-winning filmmaker based in Bolton whose production company, Serious Feather, is currently making a documentary about autism and poetry.

As a part of this production, Landscape Britain was asked to advise with regards to the location of specific areas of outstanding natural beauty throughout the region.

Visit www.seriousfeather.com for further information.

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