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Summary

There is a well in front of Tidwell House. The name is generally attributed to an apparent tidal spring or well with uniform temperature of approximately 58d f. There are in fact three springs, two with stone-work have resemblance to holy wells. The third is natural.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

• National Monuments Record: 448639
• Old DCC SMR Ref: SY08SE/23

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• WELL (Early Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1750 AD (Between))

Full description

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV106788.

Brown, t. /tda/89(1957)211/holy and notable wells of devon.

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV106789.

Risdon, t. /the chorographical description of devon/(1811)57,84.

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV106790.

Brushfield, t. N. /tda/22(1890)299/notes on the parish of east budleigh.

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV106791.

Osa=sy08se4.

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV106792.

Des=hutchinson, p. O.(ms diaries 1855 + 1872)/in dro.

DIARIES, Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV122942.

Tidwell, or tidewell. Vis=estimated -/-/1889(brushfield, t. N. ) there is a well in front of tidwell house. The name is generally attributed to an apparent tidal spring or well with uniform temperature of approximately 58d f. There are in fact three springs, two with stone-work have resemblance to holy wells. The third is natural. Vis=10/7/1953(os) no further information from field investigation. Site probably near former tidwell house. Now an overgrown marshy hollow. No sign of stone-work or separate springs, but there is a flow of water. Vis=7/6/1855 (hutchinson, p. O. ). Rough stone arch over spring. Ground swampy, formerly fishponds. Vis=21/3/1872 + 16/4/1872 (hutchinson, p. O. ). Arch. No longer in existence, well walled around, fishponds drained sketch in ms.16/4/1872 (diaries).

Exeter Archaeology, 2003-2004, East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey, Site No. 2159 (Archive - Survey). SDV351568.

There is a well in front of Tidwell House. Name Tidwell usually attributed to a well or spring. Record of 1889 refers to 3 springs, 2 of which have stonework resembling holy wells.
SMR.

Pink, F., 2014-2015, South Devon Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey Desk-Based Assessment (Interpretation). SDV357736.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV106788	Migrated Record:
SDV106789	Migrated Record:
SDV106790	Migrated Record:
SDV106791	Migrated Record:
SDV106792	Migrated Record:
SDV122942	Migrated Record: DIARIES.
SDV351568	Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003-2004. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. Digital + Mixed Archive Material. Site No. 2159.
SDV357736	Interpretation: Pink, F.. 2014-2015. South Devon Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey Desk-Based Assessment. AC Archaeology Report. Digital.
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Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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