Lady's Well

Heritage Site in Gloucestershire Gloucester

England

Lady's Well

The entrance to Gloucester Docks The River Severn is in flood and is in danger of getting higher than the water level in the lock into Gloucester Docks <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.gloucesterdocks.me.uk/gloucester/docks.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.gloucesterdocks.me.uk/gloucester/docks.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> so defences have been erected! The Quay, normally visible on the right is submerged. On the other side of the road is Gloucester Gaol. — The entrance to Gloucester Docks Credit: David Stowell

Lady's Well is a historic site located in Gloucestershire, England. Situated near the village of Coberley, it is a significant heritage site due to its rich history and cultural importance. The well is believed to date back to the medieval period and is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, hence the name "Lady's Well."

The well is nestled in a picturesque setting, surrounded by lush greenery and a peaceful atmosphere. It consists of a small stone structure enclosing the natural spring that has been revered for centuries. The well is adorned with a simple iron gate and a plaque explaining its historical significance.

Throughout the years, Lady's Well has been a place of pilgrimage and devotion for locals and visitors alike. People would come to the well to seek healing, particularly for eye ailments, as it was believed that the water possessed medicinal properties. The well also held religious significance, and it is said that visitors would leave offerings or tokens of their faith.

Today, Lady's Well remains a popular site for tourists and history enthusiasts. It offers a glimpse into the region's past and provides a tranquil retreat for those seeking solace. The site is well-maintained, and visitors can enjoy the serene surroundings while learning about the well's fascinating history.

Lady's Well is a testament to the enduring cultural heritage of Gloucestershire and serves as a reminder of the significance of ancient traditions in modern times.

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Lady's Well Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.855/-2.268 or Grid Reference SO8117. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The entrance to Gloucester Docks

The River Severn is in flood and is in danger of getting higher than the water level in the lock into Gloucester Docks Link

so defences have been erected! The Quay, normally visible on the right is submerged. On the other side of the road is Gloucester Gaol.

David Stowell

Gloucester Docks

National Waterways Museum. Steam dredger getting up a head of steam in the National waterways Museum

Peter Latham

Gloucester Docks

Gloucester Docks. Boat trip returning into the basin through a lifting road bridge.

Peter Latham

Gloucester Cathedral Precinct

This was Christmas Day 1969. The cathedral was closed for the day so the dancers were the only attraction for the kids in the party

Jack Hill

Docks at Gloucester

Recently refurbished and turned into a tourist attraction with new waterfront flats.

john spivey

High Orchard

Derelict buildings in Gloucester's dockland, looking north

Dave Bushell

Gloucester and Sharpness Canal Two Mile Bend

The canal runs parallel to the Bristol Road out of Gloucester in this square before executing a sharp "S" bend to the left of the photographer. The excavations visible on the other side of the canal are to straighten out this sharp bend, Link

unfortunately not led by the needs of the sea going ships which have used this canal, but instead to gain the necessary clearances to build a new western road bypass for Gloucester!

David Stowell

St Michael's Gate, Gloucester

This was the entrance to the lay cemetery of St Peter's Abbey, with which Gloucester Cathedral was associated, and was also used by Pilgrims to the shrine of Edward II. Beatrix Potter's 'Tailor of Gloucester' "lived" in the shop visible on the left just before the gateway.

David Stowell

Gloucester Cathedral from King Edward's Gate

The modern iron gates here are on the site of the ancient gateway which gave access from the medieval main street of Gloucester to the precinct of St Peter's Abbey. The gateway derived its name from the fact that it was here that the abbot received the body of King Edward II for burial after the King's murder at Berkeley Castle in 1327.

David Stowell

The Cross, Gloucester

The centre of the old Roman town, looking from Southgate Street into Northgate Street, with Eastgate Street to the right just beyond the tower, and Westgate Street off to the left on the opposite side.

David Stowell

The Old Crypt School Room

The original school room of the Crypt School, founded in 1539, attached to St Mary de Crypt church from which the school derived its name (see also SO8318 : Plaque on Old Crypt Schoolroom ). Since 1944 the school has been sited at Podsmead nearer the outskirts of the city see SO8215 : The Crypt School, Gloucester.

David Stowell

Richleigh, Barton Street, Gloucester

The former site of Sir Thomas Rich's school from 1889 to 1964 before it moved to Oxleaze - see SO8519 : Sir Thomas Rich's School, Gloucester. The blue plaque explains the history and can be seen on more detail on SO8318 : Plaque on the front of Richleigh

David Stowell

Plaque on the front of Richleigh

The plaque visible on the front of the building in SO8318 : Richleigh, Barton Street, Gloucester

David Stowell

Plaque on Old Crypt Schoolroom

This plaque is mounted on the wall of the old schoolroom SO8318 : The Old Crypt School Room under the archway over St Mary's Lane (also known as Marylebone).

David Stowell

Semi-circular seat, St Mary de Crypt Churchyard, Gloucester

An unusual item of stone-masonry in this historic churchyard.

David Stowell

St Mary de Crypt Church, Southgate Street, Gloucester

The church seen looking north along Southgate Street, with the Old Crypt Schoolroom beyond. The church was first recorded c1140 when it was known as the Church of the Blessed Mary within the Southgate. The present structure is the result of a major rebuilding that took place in the late 14th century. It incorporated some of the earlier 12th and 13th century work. Further alterations took place in the 15th and 16th centuries. Below the western end of the nave lies the crypt alluded to in the name of the church. Gloucester's famous 18th century preacher, George Whitefield delivered his first sermon after ordination in 1734 from the 17th century pulpit in the nave. See also Link

David Stowell

Westgate Street, Gloucester

Looking west along Westgate Street from near the cross. Part of the frontage of the Shire hall can be seen protruding on the left. College Street, leading up to the Cathedral, is to the right just beyond the tall black and white building. The church tower is that of St Nicholas - for more information see Link

David Stowell