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
- Address
- Saracen'S Well, Rookery Lane, Ettington
- OS grid reference
- SP 266 486
- Coordinates
- 52.13511, -1.61199
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
Saracen's Well is a well located on Rookery Lane in Ettington, dating from the mid to late 19th century. It is constructed of ashlar stone. The well features a semi-circular basin that is fed by a spout designed in the form of a Saracen's head. Above the basin, there is a semi-circular panel that includes an inscription and a finial displaying the Shirley coat of arms. The Saracen's head symbolizes the crest of the Shirley family, who are associated with Ettington Park. According to local legend, a member of the Shirley family drank from the well upon returning from the Crusades, and his trophy, a Saracen's head, fell into the well and became petrified.
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