Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
22375
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
29/09/1999
Date of Amendment
29/09/1999
Name of Property
Murton Well
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Swansea
Community
Bishopston
Town
Swansea
Locality
Murton
Easting
258608
Northing
189155
Street Side
Location
Situated on the Green, S of the community hall and E of the playground.
Description
Broad Class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Period
History
Murton Well is referred to as an ancient well associated with a former chapel. The brick vault of the structure suggests C19 restoration, whilst further work was undertaken in the mid C20.
Exterior
The well is within a rectangular vaulted structure of rubble stone. Brick soffit to vault, probably C19, with rendered exterior. Round-headed entrance facing SW and containing an iron gate. The interior of the structure is white-washed. Water passes through a drain in the sill of the gateway into an irregular-shaped pool which curves round to the SE. The pool is surrounded by C20 crazy paving. Mounted against the SE side of the well is a cast iron water pump; cylindrical stem supports a narrow straight-sided fluted bowl with decorated spout and attached long handle.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed, not withstanding modern restoration, for its historic interest as a holy well of Wales.
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