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Holy well near St James' Chapel is a sacred spring site located in Cornwall with medieval and possibly earlier origins. The well forms part of a landscape of religious devotion centred on the nearby chapel, reflecting the widespread veneration of holy wells across south-west England from the medieval period onwards. Such wells were typically valued for their perceived healing properties and attracted pilgrims seeking spiritual and physical remedy. The site represents the continuity of sacred place-making in the Cornish landscape, where natural water sources became focal points for Christian practice and local devotion.
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 sacred spring site located in Cornwall with medieval and possibly earlier origins. 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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