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Latitude: 50.5652 / 50°33'54"N
Longitude: -4.0102 / 4°0'36"W
OS Eastings: 257731
OS Northings: 75864
OS Grid: SX577758
Mapcode National: GBR Q2.TV04
Mapcode Global: FRA 27HK.TSS
Plus Code: 9C2QHX8Q+3W
Entry Name: Fice's Well
Listing Date: 28 October 1987
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1170584
English Heritage Legacy ID: 92742
ID on this website: 101170584
Location: Rundlestone, West Devon, PL20
County: Devon
District: West Devon
Civil Parish: Dartmoor Forest
Traditional County: Devon
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Devon
LYDFORD
SX 57 NE
10/8 Fice's Well
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- II
Well. Date 1568. Granite. The well comprises a stone canopy of 2 jambs and a
lintel which has been built over a spring. A later circular wall encloses it with
a stile opposite the well opening. The lintel of the well is inscribed "I.F.1568"
in high relief.
Reputedly the well was erected by Sir John Fitz of Fitzford, near Tavistock, who
with his wife was led astray by pixies in his part of the moor and was rescued from
the predicament by drinking water from the spring which had magical qualities. As
an act of gratitude Sir John erected the canopy over the spring for the benefit of
future travellers.
Source: Dartmoor Crosses and Some Ancient Tracks: F H Starkey.
Listing NGR: SX5773175864
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