Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHoly well 30m north west of St Levan's Chapel

Holy well 30m north west of St Levan's Chapel

England
List entry 1004248
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Holy well 30m north west of St Levan's Chapel is a medieval religious site located in Cornwall, England. The well represents a significant example of the sacred springs that held spiritual importance in medieval Cornwall, often associated with local saints and pilgrimage traditions. The site lies in close proximity to St Levan's Chapel, a relationship typical of medieval holy wells which frequently functioned as subsidiary devotional features within broader ecclesiastical landscapes. The well's precise dating and current physical condition reflect the broader archaeological evidence for the prevalence of such sites across Cornwall during the medieval period, though detailed structural documentation would require reference to the site's full archaeological record.

Holy well 30m north west of St Levan's Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004248. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Holy well 30m north west of St Levan's Chapel?

Holy well 30m north west of St Levan's Chapel is a medieval religious site located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004248.

Who is responsible for protecting Holy well 30m north west of St Levan's Chapel?

Holy well 30m north west of St Levan's Chapel 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 1004248.

What other scheduled monuments are near Holy well 30m north west of St Levan's Chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval chapel and hermitage called St Levan's Chapel (0 km), Churchyard cross in St Levan churchyard, 10m south of the church (0.3 km), Wayside cross in St Levan churchyard, 10m north east of the church (0.3 km).

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