Monument record MLI42924 - St Helen's Spring, Louth
Summary
Medieval holy well at Louth.
Type and Period (1)
- HOLY WELL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
St Helen's spring is documented from 1235 onwards. The monks of Louth Park Abbey diverted the spring along Monks' Dyke. {1}{2}
St Helen's spring is marked on the maps of Louth until at least 1839. {3}{4}{5}{6}{7}
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SLI5998 Bibliographic Reference: Naomi Field. 1978. Louth: The Hidden Town. p.13.
- <2> SLI905 Bibliographic Reference: BAYLEY, R.. 1834. NOTICES OF LOUTH. pp.213-4.
- <3> SLI3704 Map: ESPIN, T.. 1808. PLAN OF LOUTH. -.
- <4> SLI3703 Map: DEAN AND MUNDAY. 1834. PLAN OF LOUTH. -.
- <5> SLI3536 Map: DAWSON, R.K.. 1835. LOUTH. -.
- <6> SLI3609 Map: 1839. MAP OF THE BOROUGH OF LOUTH. -.
- <7> SLI886 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1856. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire (Second Edition). p.243.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TF 3305 8729 (point) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LOUTH, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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