Saracen'S Well is a Grade II listed building in the Stratford-on-Avon local planning authority area, England. First listed on 27 April 2000. Well.

Saracen'S Well

WRENN ID: hallowed-lancet-dock
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: Stratford-on-Avon
Country: England
Date first listed: 27 April 2000
Type: Well
Source: Historic England listing

Description

ETTINGTON

SP24NE 1912-1/7/75

ROOKERY LANE (West side) Saracen's Well

Well. Origin unknown, mid to late C19 setting. Ashlar. Semi-circular basin is fed by spout in form of Saracen's head; semi-circular panel above has inscription and finial with Shirley coat of arms. The Saracen's head is the crest of the Shirley family of Ettington Park (qv). Legend states that one of the family drank from the well on returning from the Crusades, and his trophy, a Saracen's head, fell into the well and was petrified.

Listing NGR: SP2665448604

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