Tutton's Well - Stanpit, Christchurch, Hampshire, UK
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Dragontree
N 50° 43.868 W 001° 45.390
30U E 587757 N 5620663
This historic location is home to Tutton's Well and is commemorated with a plaque and modern well capping the spring which flows beneath the ground.
Waymark Code: WMCNG6
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/25/2011
Views: 3
The plaque reads:
'This tablet commemorates the once-famous
TUTTON'S WELL
Described as "the oldest link to antiquity" which the town possessed, the "constant
never-failing stream of water of uncommon purity" which erupted here was
renowned for its medicinal virtues, especially for eyes, and hawked around the
country as The Christchurch Elixir.
The surrounding green, used by fishermen for drying nets (or landing contraband
on its little quay), formed the nucleus of Stanpit village life for centuries.
In 1885 the well, pump and green were given to the locals as a public water
supply by Sir William Rose to commemorate his parents, the Rt. Hon. Sir George
Henry Rose (former MP for Christchurch) and his wife Dame Frances, of
Sandhills, Mudeford.
The well was capped in 1941; the probable site of the dipping place built over in 2002;
this tribute was built in 2004.
Friends of Tutton's Well, Patron: Mr Tom Tutton
(How Tutton's Well got its name is a mystery).'
This well is the last remaining natural spring in East Dorset in a public area. Monks made an annual pilgrimage to the well to benefit from its healing water.
Today we can all enjoy the area which is being restored to its original purpose.
Weblink for more information on this Holy well: [Web Link]
Nearby car parking: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
A photograph of the well would be appreciated to record your visit, but this is not absolutely mandatory, as long as you can describe your visit.
Do you know any more about the history of this well?. If so please let us know.
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