Former Chalybeate, St Ann's Well Gardens
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Former Chalybeate, St Ann's Well Gardens
Image: © Simon Carey Taken: 18 Jan 2013
A spring has existed here for many centuries and was non-descript until the 18th century when the water table rose and the water emerged with greater force. Local entrepreneurs set up a spa and the place prospered until the waters began diminishing in the 19th century. The stream is often difficult to see in most seasons, however, today's snow has enabled a greater contrast and highlighted the rusty red colour of the trickle of water.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.829242
Longitude
-0.156323