St Chad'S Well Approximately 34 Metres To North West Of Church Of St Chad is a Grade II listed building in the Lichfield local planning authority area, England. First listed on 5 February 1952. Holy well.

St Chad'S Well Approximately 34 Metres To North West Of Church Of St Chad

WRENN ID: veiled-footing-hazel
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: Lichfield
Country: England
Date first listed: 5 February 1952
Type: Holy well
Source: Historic England listing

Description

LICHFIELD

SK11SW ST CHAD'S ROAD, Stowe 1094-1/1/254 (North side) 05/02/52 St Chad's Well approximately 34m to north-west of Church of St Chad (Formerly Listed as: STOWE HILL St. Chad's Well)

GV II

Holy well. Probably C7 with late C20 canopy. Ashlar and timber; tile roof. Square well with step in surrounding paving. Timber posts support pyramidal tile roof, covered by a vine. Plaque giving history nearby. St Chad established himself here with 8 companions in 669 when he became Bishop of Mercia, and died in 672. The well became a centre of devotion to the saint, who is still commemorated here.

Listing NGR: SK1215510233

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