Monument record TQ 55 NE 10 - St Edith's Holy Well at Kemsing

Summary

St. Edith's Well in the centre of Kemsing village is said to have healing properties. The stone enclosure walls are modern but the stonework lining the well itself is probably medieval. A nearby plaque carries the following notice. "St. Edith of Kemsing 961-984. This well lay within the precincts of the Covent where St. Edith, daughter of King Edgar, passed her childhood. Hallowed by her presence, its waters became a source of healing". No documentary evidence has been found to support the claim for the Convent at Kemsing though.

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Grid reference TQ 5547 5868 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ55NE
County KENT
Civil Parish KEMSING, SEVENOAKS, KENT
District SEVENOAKS, KENT

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<1> OS 25" 1936. (OS Card Reference). SKE48263.

<2> MHLG (2360/11/A, April 1949) 64. (OS Card Reference). SKE47019.

<3> Sevenoaks Essays, 1931 202 (G. Ward). (OS Card Reference). SKE49446.

<4> F1 ASP 07-Oct-64 (OS Card Reference). SKE41989.

<5> Bldgs of Eng W Kent and the Weald 1980 (J Newman) (OS Card Reference). SKE37677.

<6> The Well 1965-69 NA (OS Card Reference). SKE50536.

<7> Field report for monument TQ 55 NE 10 - October, 1964 (Bibliographic reference). SKE2753.

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  • <1> OS Card Reference: OS 25" 1936..
  • <2> OS Card Reference: MHLG (2360/11/A, April 1949) 64..
  • <3> OS Card Reference: Sevenoaks Essays, 1931 202 (G. Ward)..
  • <4> OS Card Reference: F1 ASP 07-Oct-64.
  • <5> OS Card Reference: Bldgs of Eng W Kent and the Weald 1980 (J Newman).
  • <6> OS Card Reference: The Well 1965-69 NA.
  • <7> Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 55 NE 10 - October, 1964.

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Record last edited

Mar 16 2021 2:15PM