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ID:SDV355315
Title:The Pond in the Bungalow Garden, Adjoining Leechwell Lane, Totnes, Devon: Site Inspection and Report
Originator:Waterhouse, R.
Date:2004
Summary:Historically the Leechwells seem to have been connected with the medieval Hospital dedicated to St Mary Magdalene, which was located on Maudlin Road, approximately 120 metres south of the well. It seems highly likely that the triangular pond was a medieval immersion bath associated with this hospital, where leprosy and other skin diseases were treated.

Associated Monuments (1)

MDV71623Leechwell Immersion Pool, Totnes (Monument)