Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHoly well 230m north west of Lower Comberoy Cottages

Holy well 230m north west of Lower Comberoy Cottages

England
List entry 1019108
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Holy well 230m north west of Lower Comberoy Cottages is a medieval or post-medieval water source located in Devon. The site represents a type of local sacred spring that held religious and practical significance in rural communities, serving both devotional and domestic purposes. Such wells were often associated with Christian healing traditions or local saint veneration, though specific dedicatory details for this particular well remain limited in the historical record. The monument's survival reflects the enduring importance of reliable water sources in the Devon landscape across several centuries.

Holy well 230m north west of Lower Comberoy Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019108. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Holy well 230m north west of Lower Comberoy Cottages?

Holy well 230m north west of Lower Comberoy Cottages is a medieval or post-medieval water source located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019108.

Who is responsible for protecting Holy well 230m north west of Lower Comberoy Cottages?

Holy well 230m north west of Lower Comberoy Cottages is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1019108.

What other scheduled monuments are near Holy well 230m north west of Lower Comberoy Cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Manorial settlement incorporating a medieval undercroft, 100m north of St John the Baptist's Church (3.7 km), Churchyard cross 12m north east of St John the Baptist's Church (3.8 km), Paddleford Bridge (4.1 km).

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