That's helpful, Bruce, thanks.
K.
Spas Research Fellowship wrote:
> I will put the possible redevelopment of Jacob's Well on the SRF news page.
> (www.thespas.co.uk)
>
> Bruce
>
> >From: Katy Jordan <[log in to unmask]>
> >Reply-To: for students of holy wells and waterlore
> ><[log in to unmask]>
> >To: [log in to unmask]
> >Subject: Jacob's Well, Bristol, threatened by redevelopment
> >Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2001 17:31:24 +0000
> >
> >I have just heard that Jacob's Well, Bristol, and the complex
> >water-courses associated with it, plus a nearby historic garden, are
> >under threat of redevelopment (housing). Local residents and the Temple
> >Local History Group are trying to get the local council and
> >archaeological service to recognise the importance of the well and its
> >environs, and protect it. It is a mediaeval Jewish ritual bath, a
> >mikveh (as we said in emails only last week) and unique in this country.
> >
> >One way forward might be to get it scheduled as an ancient monument, but
> >initial approaches to English Heritage have been discouraging. I have
> >suggested contacting as many local conservation groups as possible, and
> >also wells conservation groups like the Wellsprings Fellowship.
> >
> >But I have little experience in this area. What can list members who
> >have experience in wells conservation suggest? What can be done to make
> >people sit up and take notice?
> >
> >Katy
> >
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> >University of Bath
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> >Tel: 01225-826826 X5612
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