MARMION'S WELL - Branxton - List Entry

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"Well. Reconstructed late C19 for Louisa, Marchioness of Waterford. Ashlar slab c. 4ft high with a round-arched hole in the bottom. Set within the arch a round stone basin. The slab is carved with a cross and inscribed with a quotation from Sir Walter Scott's 'Marmion': Drink weary pilgrim drink and pray For the kind soul of Sybil Grey Who built this cross and well. Scott used the original well on this site as a setting for Marmion. Lady Waterford would conduct rides of her guests to it....."
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Link: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1370970
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