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St Ruan's Well is a holy well located near Bruggan Farm in Cornwall, England. The well represents a site of religious and popular devotion that reflects the medieval and post-medieval veneration of local saints across south-western England. Holy wells such as this one were often associated with healing properties and attracted pilgrims seeking remedial benefits, forming an important part of folk religious practice in Cornwall. The precise dating of the well's origins is difficult to establish with certainty, as many Cornish holy wells developed through accretion of use and tradition over centuries, with physical structures often being substantially rebuilt or modified in the post-medieval period.
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 →
St Ruan's Well is a holy well located near Bruggan Farm in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006753.
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.
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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