Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
11052
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
24/06/1991
Date of Amendment
24/06/1991
Name of Property
Well (including churchyard Wall for 10m West and 20m East)
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Carmarthenshire
Community
Llandeilo
Town
Locality
Easting
262962
Northing
222237
Street Side
Location
Built into the retaining wall of the churchyard below the East end of the church
Description
Broad Class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Period
History
Cl9 well utilising water diverted from the former Baptistry of St Teilo's within the churchyard. There is an associated rhyme.
"In puddings and pies and leek broth you'll find
The quintessence of mortals and swallow your kind".
Exterior
Broad cambered stone voussoir arch over open fronted vaulted chamber recessed into churchyard, stepped down from street level. Squared rubble masonry. Round arched concave spring recess. Rectangular opening at left to subterranean tunnel. Vent? Stone voussoirs. Squared rubble masonry to churchyard wall.
Interior
Reason for designation
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