Stone footbridge over the flow from St Mary's Well Spring in Gainford

Stone footbridge over the flow from St Mary's Well Spring in Gainford is shown and named in a reusable Geograph picture. The saved point is the picture's recorded map point.

St Mary's Well is traditionally associated with the veneration of the Virgin Mary and was historically visited for its supposed healing waters, particularly for ailments of the eyes and general well-being. The stone footbridge may have marked a key access point to the well, reflecting the site's longstanding role in local pilgrimage and devotional practice.