1804 - Miller, Edward - History and Antiquities of Doncaster and its Vicinity (2)

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Robin Hood's Well in Barnsdale.
Edward Miller; stipple engraving by Thomas Hardy (1757–c. 1805) after his own painting / Public Domain; New York Public library via Wikipedia.

By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2020-06-19. Revised by Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2020-06-19.

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From its vicinity to Barnsdale, Skelbroke was frequently visited by the celebrated Robin Hood, and his companions, who flourished in the reign of Richard I. and there is a well here, in the high road between Doncaster and York, still called Robin Hood's Well, as before-mentioned. Near this well, is a small inn, with Robin Hood for its sign.[1]

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