Details
The monument includes Katherine's Well, a holy well located on a south facing slope towards the southern edge of Selworthy Plantation. The well head, which is believed to be of medieval date, covers a spring which flows constantly to join Aller Brook to the south. It is formed by a structure of large stone slabs, some up to 1m across, arranged around the water source. This structure is 4m wide and 3.5m downslope from the top to the bottom, and has a small, near-circular well of approximately 1m in diameter located near the centre. A small bridge-like structure constructed of rough stone is located just above the circular well and across the spring. The wooden marker board bearing the name `Catherine's Well' is excluded from the scheduling, although the ground beneath it is included.
Selected Sources
Book Reference - Title: National Monument Record - Type: DESC TEXT - Description: SS 94 NW 5
Book Reference - Author: Horne, E - Title: Somerset Holy Wells - Date: 1923 - Page References: 52 - Type: DESC TEXT