The Lady's Well

Holystone, Northumberland, England

In the mid 12th century Holystone became the home of a priory of Augustinian Canonesses, at which time the Well was repaired and adorned with a cross. Since then the Well has been known as The Lady's Well and a statue was later installed during the 18th C. to represent Paulinus. The clear pool lies silent amongst a small grove of trees, protected by a fenced enclosure. It is a very peaceful place today and it is difficult to imagine the crowds of pilgrims who must have visited here in centuries past... more photos of The Lady's Well