St. Osyth's Well, Bierton
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St. Osyth's Well, Bierton
Image: © Rob Farrow Taken: 6 Jul 2006
The ancient well in Bierton known as St. Osyth's Well is now well protected (if you'll excuse the pun). St. Osyth was a granddaughter of the famous Mercian King Penda. She was born about 650AD in nearby Quarrendon and married Sigehere, King of Essex in about 665AD.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.829171
Longitude
-0.788269