Chalybeate
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Chalybeate waters, also known as ferruginous waters, are mineral spring waters containing salts of iron.
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The Chalybeate Spring at Tunbridge Wells
This rather ornate spring well is in the village of Quarndon. A plaque inside the well bears the following inscription: "17th century chalybeate spring well. Once famous spa noted for medicinal waters containing iron. Visited by Daniel Defoe in 1727."
Ramlösa Hälsobrunn
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Ramlösa hälsobrunn is a mineral spa located in Ramlösa in southeastern Helsingborg, Sweden, founded on 17 June 1707 by Johan Jacob Döbelius. The well was built around a chalybeate (iron-containing) spring, which Döbelius investigated in 1701, 1705 and 1706. During the 18th century, the reputation of the well increased and it was visited by guests from both Sweden and Denmark.
The original spring. The sandstone of northwest Scania has been colored red by the iron in the water.
Aerial photo of Ramlösa well and station from 1946.
Johan Jacob Döbelius, the well's founder
Karl Hårleman's runestone.