Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHoly well called St Julian's Well

Holy well called St Julian's Well

England
List entry 1004344
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

St Julian's Well is a holy well situated in Cornwall, England, designated as a heritage monument under list entry 1004344. The site represents the survival of a sacred water source associated with early Christian veneration, typical of the numerous holy wells distributed across the Cornish landscape. Such wells often developed their religious significance during the medieval period, though many possess origins extending into earlier Christian traditions. The physical structure and setting of St Julian's Well reflect the modest but enduring character of Cornish holy wells, which typically comprised a natural spring source enhanced or enclosed with simple stone work to facilitate access and ritual use.

Holy well called St Julian's Well is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004344. View the official record →

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What is Holy well called St Julian's Well?

St Julian's Well is a holy well situated in Cornwall, England, designated as a heritage monument under list entry 1004344. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004344.

Who is responsible for protecting Holy well called St Julian's Well?

Holy well called St Julian's Well 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 1004344.

What other scheduled monuments are near Holy well called St Julian's Well?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Battery and Royal Commission fortification called Grenville Battery (1.3 km), Two batteries and part of a third at Maker Heights called Redoubt No1, Redoubt No2 and Redoubt No3 (1.4 km), Cawsand Fort (2.2 km).

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