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'Wells and Springs of Gloucestershire' is an authoritative geological and hydrological survey that offers a comprehensive catalog of the natural water resources within the county of Gloucestershire. Compiled by L. Richardson, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Geological Society, this work meticulously documents the location, yield, and geological context of numerous wells and springs across the region. The text explores the intricate relationship between the local stratigraphy-including the Lias, Oolites, and Chalk formations-and the movement of groundwater. It provides detailed chemical analyses of various waters, discussing their suitability for domestic and agricultural use, while also noting historical and folk traditions associated with specific medicinal or holy wells. Serving as both a scientific record and a historical snapshot of rural infrastructure, 'Wells and Springs of Gloucestershire' remains a vital resource for geologists, local historians, and environmental researchers interested in the hydrogeology of the Cotswolds and the Severn Valley. Its systematic approach captures a wealth of data regarding the subterranean landscape of early 20th-century England, ensuring the preservation of essential regional geographical knowledge.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
