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St Aldelms Well. Supposedly curative - even though St Aldelm died here (Doulting, Somerset), presumably after drinking the water.
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Today is St Ethelburg’s Day!

Or it's sometimes recorded as 9th July. We can celebrate on both days!

6th February is also the feast day of her husband, King Ine.

Ethelburg. Queen of Wessex. Battle leader. Traveller. Pilgrim. Nun.

There's a whole chapter about the fascinating Ethelburg in Unsung Women in Somerset. Out now! books2read.com/unsung