Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHoly well of St Cuby, 25m south west of Brookfield

Holy well of St Cuby, 25m south west of Brookfield

England
List entry 1020892
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Holy well of St Cuby is a medieval or early modern devotional site located near Brookfield in Cornwall. The well is associated with Saint Cuby, a figure venerated in Cornish Christian tradition, and represents the type of sacred water source that served both spiritual and practical functions in rural communities. Such wells typically date from the medieval period onwards, though the specific phases of use and modification at this site reflect the continuity of well-veneration practices through the post-medieval era. The monument survives as a discrete archaeological feature of regional importance to understanding Cornish religious landscape and folk practice.

Holy well of St Cuby, 25m south west of Brookfield is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020892. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Holy well of St Cuby, 25m south west of Brookfield?

Holy well of St Cuby is a medieval or early modern devotional site located near Brookfield in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020892.

Who is responsible for protecting Holy well of St Cuby, 25m south west of Brookfield?

Holy well of St Cuby, 25m south west of Brookfield 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 1020892.

What other scheduled monuments are near Holy well of St Cuby, 25m south west of Brookfield?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castlezens multiple enclosure fort (2.9 km), Round 790m north east of Trebollack (3.5 km), Three round barrows 320m south west of Trelagossick (3.7 km).

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