The Homewell Spring, Havant, Hampshire, England

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The Homewell Spring, Havant, Hampshire, England

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Description

The Spring bubbles up from the ground as a small pond. The old parchment makers was built around it as the water was used for making paper.

Nearest Address

The Homewell, Havant, Hampshire. 40 yards to the rear of St Faiths Churchyard.

Directions from Nearest Address

From the front of St Faiths Church in the middle of Town, (West Street) walk down the right side alongside the church yard, (Robin Hood pub on your right) carry straight on for about 40 yards, The Homewell is immediately in front of you surrounded by a small brick wall with a plaque on.

Vital Information

Fee: No Fee
Access: Public
Flow: Continuous

TDS: N/A
Temp: 51 F
pH: N/A

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7/365

GPS: N/A

Map Link: The Homewell Spring Map

Submitted by: Mark Willenbruch

Category : England

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Wilba February 3, 2010

A word of caution. I tried the water for the first time and 48 hours later went down with a stomach bug. I can not say 100% if this was due to the water but it is more than likely, I have since found out the ground in the area is contaminated with arsenic due to agriculural work and industry throughout the 20th Century.

I will try to find out more and perhaps try and get the water tested. I am wondering whether finding a spring direct from the source would offer a purer sample? As this spring is in the middle of a Town it will have travelled further with higher risk of contamination. Anyone with advice or information would be much appreciated. Cheers

Suki February 10, 2010