Detail of pedimented statue niche above the doorway to St Kenelm's Well, Sudeley Hill, Gloucestershire, England, UK looking SE. C9th prince of Mercia.
Detail of pedimented statue niche above the doorway to St Kenelm's Well, Sudeley Hill, Gloucestershire, England, UK looking SE. The son of king Coenwulf of Mercia, Kenhelm sits crowned & enthroned holding a sword & an orb. According to Kenhelm's legend, this was the final stopping place of his body before reaching Winchcombe Abbey in AD819, on its journey from the site of his murder in the Clent Hills. A spring miraculously arose to refresh & energise the exhausted monks. Chapels were built at the stopping places along the route, including one here for pilgrims attracted by 'the wonderful healing waters.' A chapel built here around 1549 was demolished in 1830. In 1887 architect J D Wyatt re-used some of the remains to build this well house for Lord Chandos of Sudeley Castle.
Size: 3710px × 4907px
Location: St Kenelm's Well, Sudeley Hill, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK
Photo credit: © Mick Sharp / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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