Monument record 11405 - Drinking Fountain with former Covering of Jacob's Well, Quarry Edge, Grosvenor Park
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Summary
Jacob's well, now dried up, is situated behind buildings next to the steps that lead from the Groves to St John's church. It was furnished with an inscribed covering in the nineteenth century, and this was moved in the 1930s to Grosvenor Park, where it still stands as a Grade II listed feature.
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Jacob's well, now dried up, is situated behind buildings next to the steps that lead from the Groves to St John's church. It was furnished with an inscribed covering in the nineteenth century, and this was moved in the 1930s to Grosvenor Park, where it still stands as a Grade II listed feature (1, 2).
<1> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, M Morris (April 2013) (Oral Communication). SCH2330.
<2> English Heritage, 2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 469805 (Digital Archive). SCH4666.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 4106 6614 (3m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHESTER, CHESTER HOLY TRINITY, CHESHIRE |
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Record last edited
May 2 2013 12:09PM