Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHoly well known as St Ruan's Well, 160m south east of Bruggan Farm

Holy well known as St Ruan's Well, 160m south east of Bruggan Farm

England
List entry 1006753
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England
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Overview

History & significance

St Ruan's Well is a holy well located in Cornwall, designated as an ancient monument. The well lies approximately 160 metres south east of Bruggan Farm and is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry 1006753. Holy wells of this type were significant features of the medieval Christian landscape in Cornwall, often associated with local saints and serving as places of pilgrimage and healing. The physical structure and precise dating of St Ruan's Well would require consultation of detailed archaeological records to establish with certainty.

Holy well known as St Ruan's Well, 160m south east of Bruggan Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006753. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Holy well known as St Ruan's Well, 160m south east of Bruggan Farm?

St Ruan's Well is a holy well located in Cornwall, designated as an ancient monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006753.

Who is responsible for protecting Holy well known as St Ruan's Well, 160m south east of Bruggan Farm?

Holy well known as St Ruan's Well, 160m south east of Bruggan Farm 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 1006753.

What other scheduled monuments are near Holy well known as St Ruan's Well, 160m south east of Bruggan Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 290m south east of Sunny Corner Cottage (1.3 km), Bowl barrow 440m south east of Mount Hermon (1.3 km), Round barrow 100yds (90m) NE of Mount Hermon (1.8 km).

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