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Natural Monuments

Derbyshire Dales

Mompesson's Well

Natural Monuments

Derbyshire Dales

Mompesson's Well

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Mompesson's Well

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Location: Eyam, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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May 18, 2023

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Mompesson's Well lies north of the Plague Village of Eyam. When the plague struck in 1665 (brought from London in some damp cloth) and the village cut itself off to prevent it spreading. Food was left here for the inhabitants. The inhabitants in their turn left money in vinegar which acted as a disinfectant. Even so 260 out of the village population of 350 died. The Reverend William Mompesson was the Rector of Eyam.

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May 9, 2024

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Due to the villagers of Eyam leaving money in the well to pay for the food they received from neighbouring villages during the plague, the well is still used as a wishing well.

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Nearby routes

Best routes near Mompesson's Well

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#1.

View of Eyam – Plague Cottage loop from Hathersage

15.0km

04:30

460m

460m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate

4.8

(6)

29

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#2.

Eyam Moor Standing Stones – Mompesson's Well loop from Eyam

14.0km

03:57

280m

290m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate

4.3

(4)

18

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#3.

Plague Cottage – Sir William Hill Trig Point loop from Eyam

5.78km

01:45

190m

190m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy

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Elevation 350 m

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Location: Eyam, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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