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Holy well near St James' Chapel is a medieval or possibly earlier sacred spring situated in Cornwall. The site represents one of numerous holy wells that were venerated throughout the medieval period and beyond, functioning as places of pilgrimage and attributed with healing properties. Such wells were often associated with religious sites, as in this case with the nearby chapel dedication, and frequently retained their spiritual significance across religious transitions. The monument survives as a physical reminder of the importance of water sources in medieval devotional practice and landscape use.
Holy well near St James' Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005430. View the official record →
Holy well near St James' Chapel is a medieval or possibly earlier sacred spring situated in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005430.
Holy well near St James' 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 1005430.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross near Deviock Cottage (8.7 km), Churchyard cross in Cardinham churchyard, 5m south of the church (8.8 km), Early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross in Cardinham churchyard, 10m east of the church (8.8 km).
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