2006

SK4118 : Griffydam well

taken 18 years ago, near to Peggs Green, Leicestershire, England

This is 1 of 2 images, with title Griffydam well in this square
Griffydam well
Griffydam well
The ancient well in Griffydam is still there. The village name comes from the old English terms for a dragon, or griffin, and a dam, meaning well or water source. The legend is that a griffin took up residence in the cave in the rock, and wouldn't allow villagers to obtain their water. Until a chivalrous knight rode by and slew the beast. The iron grill was loose, and removed and then replaced to take the photograph.

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This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Griffin [3] · Meaning well or Water Source [2] Title Clusters: · Griffydam well [2] ·
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SK4118, 22 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Robert Haywood   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 11 March, 2006   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 20 April, 2008
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 413 183 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:45.6654N 1:23.3298W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 413 183
View Direction
Southeast (about 135 degrees)
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