Tewit Well, Historic water well pavilion in Harrogate, England.
Description
Tewit Well is a water well pavilion in Harrogate featuring a circular dome supported by twelve Tuscan columns arranged in two tiers. Six columns stand on a plinth while six shorter ones rise from individual pedestals, creating a classical circular design.
History
William Slingsby discovered this first mineral spring in 1571, recognizing its similarity to waters at Spa in Belgium, which established Harrogate's reputation as a spa town. This discovery marked the beginning of the town's development as a healing destination.
Culture
The name comes from the local word for lapwing birds that commonly rest on The Stray, the large public parkland that surrounds this spring. You can still see these birds moving across the grassland today.
Practical
The pavilion sits on Cherry Tree Walk within The Stray, a large public parkland in Harrogate with paths lined by cherry trees. The green surroundings provide a pleasant setting to visit this Grade II* listed structure.
Did you know?
The pavilion's dome is made from modern fiberglass, a replacement added after World War II for the original structure. The original dome came from the Royal Pump Room and was moved to this location in 1842.
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