Bisley Wells is a Grade II listed building in the Stroud local planning authority area, England. First listed on 24 March 1987. Water outlets.

Bisley Wells

WRENN ID
pitched-loft-mist
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Stroud
Country
England
Date first listed
24 March 1987
Type
Water outlets
Source
Historic England listing

Description

SO 9005 BISLEY-WITH-LYPIATT WELLS ROAD, Bisley Village (north west side)

13/135 Bisley Wells

II

Set of spring water outlets in wall and associated troughs. Dated 1863 for Thomas Keble; restored 1958. Ashlar limestone. Gothic revival style. Facetted apsidal recess formed in steep bank with 5 water chutes; set of 4 troughs to north east. Each water chute has hooded pointed arch with carved symbols in circular trefoiled recess. Water pours onto stone seat, running to outlet at each end feeding 2 further chutes. Above hoods is carved stone script: 'O YE WELLS / BLESS YE THE LORD / PRAISE HIM / AND MAGNIFY HIM / FOR EVER'. Left and right ends of structure inscribed: 'RESTORED' and 'AD 1863 & 1958' respectively. Stone troughs discharge one into another. Traditionally decorated by villagers in annual 'Dressing the Wells' ceremony.

Listing NGR: SO9033905789

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