Folklore of Wells: Being a Study of Water-Worship in East and West

CHAPTER XVII.

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_RAG WELLS AND PIN WELLS._

Rag wells and Pin wells of Great Britain—Their geographical distribution—Henderson’s explanation of the cult—Theory put forward by Sir John Rhys—Sir Laurence Gomme’s examination of the theory—Other authorities—Use of wool in hanging up rags 114-120