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Griffydam is a hamlet within the parish of Worthington, Leicestershire.〔(County council land charges page )〕 ==History== Griffydam is most famously associated with a chalybeate well, or sacred spring, which lies along a path below the main road through the village. According to tradition, the name ''Griffydam'' derives from a combination of the terms ''Griffin'' (an ancient mythical beast with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle) and ''Dam'', a contained water source. An old local legend tells of how such a creature zealously guarded the well, forcing villagers to walk several miles for their water, until one day it was slain by a chivalrous passing knight. The placename actually derives from 'Griffith's-Dam'. A man-made pond and remnants of the bank built for this dam can still be seen, below the lane called 'The Tentas'.〔Hartley, Robert F: 'The Mediaeval Earthworks of North West Leicestershire: A Survey', 1984.〕 Several nineteenth century trade directories refer to the settlement as 'Griffth's-Dam'〔White, William - 'History, Gazetteer and Directory of Leicestershire',1863 & 1877.〕 The name 'Griffydam' occurs as early as 1764, when it is referred to as being noted for its mineral water, as a place near Ashby-de-la-Zouch.〔Luckombe, Philip'The Beauties of England: Or, A Comprehensive View of the Antiquities of this Kingdom', 1764.〕 In 1863, it was described as comprising approximately and belonged to the Earl of Stamford and J Curzon, Esq.〔White, William - 'History, Gazetteer and Directory of Leicestershire',1863.〕 The place is also well known for once having had a popular nightclub calle, 'The Traveller's Rest'. Originally a public house, this was converted into a nightspot late in the twentieth century and was finally closed in about 2000, much to the relief of local residents.〔Planning Report, NWLDC, 2001〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Griffydam」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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