Marking the Ravenswell
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Marking the Ravenswell
Image: © Neil Owen Taken: 20 Jan 2022
Bristol was a much smaller settlement in the early days, some distance north of this local spot of Pylle Hill. A clean spring rose near here, known as Ravenswell, and was used to supply the people. It was diverted into a conduit that went to the town and was then managed by the monks of Austin Friars in 1370. As a nod to the importance of the water supply, this circular mosaic has been created. Although a little dirty today, the design features some iconic water symbols. In fact, the well is not directly underneath it, but the Cistern is not far away just beyond the Three Lamps junction.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.44376
Longitude
-2.578657