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Holy well at Trelill, 190m ENE of Trelill House, is a medieval or possibly earlier sacred spring located in Cornwall. The well represents a site of pilgrimage and devotional practice, reflecting the widespread veneration of holy wells across south-west England during the medieval period. Such wells were frequently associated with local saints and held spiritual significance for the surrounding community, serving both religious and practical functions as sources of healing and blessing. The exact dating of this particular well remains uncertain, though its designation as a heritage monument testifies to its archaeological and historical importance as evidence of medieval religious culture in the region.
Holy well at Trelill, 190m ENE of Trelill House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006743. View the official record →
Holy well at Trelill, 190m ENE of Trelill House, is a medieval or possibly earlier sacred spring located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006743.
Holy well at Trelill, 190m ENE of Trelill House 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 1006743.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St Melaine's churchyard (9.3 km), Platform barrow and four bowl barrows south of Carn Maer forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs (9.7 km), Two round barrows on Goonhilly Downs 600yds (550m) NE of Trenoon (10.1 km).
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