The ruins of Hollinshead Hall and holy well. 8/8/2010

[Fizgig]

The ruins of an 18th century manor, Hollinshead Hall, where the waters of a well were reputed to have mysterious healing powers. Hollinshead was the manor house of Tockholes but all that is left today are the ruins of the halls, stables, farm buildings and an early 19th century farmhouse. It is not known how old the site is but it is suggested that it was a Celtic homestead. An early history book of Lancashire says that the hole area was covered by Forest providing hunting during the reigns of the Anglo-Norman Kings. It is known that there has been a hall or manor house on the site since the 14th century. When the last building fell into decay it was demolished and the stone used to build a roadside wall.

In one corner of the grounds is a wellhouse, thought to be 17th century, whose water has legendary healing properties for eyes. It is known as the wishing well or holy well and has a long mysterious past. Here five springs of water unite and collect in a larger stone tank at the rear. The building itself is probably 18th century but the lion well head is much older.

[gibbo]

That's really nice.

[boxfrenzy]

I like that a lot. I would like to visit there

[Neosea]

Nice place, looks promising.