Surf these sites: At the Edge: Holy Wells -- A number of good articles on individual Holy Wells At the Edge: The Cosmic Mill -- by Alby Stone. One image of the cosmic axis that is of great interest and cosmological significance is that of the World Mill, an image that occurs particularly in Scandinavian and Finnish myth. This image is based ultimately upon the structure of a hand-mill, consisting of a flat, stationary stone with another on top, turned by a handle fixed at the centre Cranstar''s Historical Cornwall Wells of Cornwall -- Many of Cornish saints are commemorated by Holy Wells which can still be seen and visited Holy Wells -- Principally St Feidhlimh''s holy well in the grounds of Kilmore Cathedral Holy Wells -- Pictures of holy wells from UK and Europe with notes Holy Wells Web -- by Katy Jordan. Lovely site devoted to the sites and lore Holy Wells including a Wells Watch. Holy wells of the Isles -- The veneration of sacred wells occurs many places throughout the world, & in almost every religion. Water is sacred & precious. Without it we cannot live. Is there any wonder why the sources of its coolness & refreshment are often symbols of the Goddesses and Gods. Sacred Springs and Other Water Lore -- Long article by by Terri Windling on the lore of sacred springs and waters. Sacred Waters, Holy Wells -- by Mara Freeman. Informative article on the neglected wells and waters all around us. Strange Thame -- Legends and folklore of Thame, Oxfordshire, UK - Holy wells White Dragon Magazine -- Several excellent articles on faerie lore including: The Faery Faith In The Northern Tradition By Uldis Yorkshire Legends and Traditions of Wells -- compiled by D. L. Ashman
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