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

The Holy well of St Cuby is a medieval or post-medieval shrine dedicated to Saint Cuby, located in the parish near Brookfield in Cornwall. The site represents a continuation of the veneration of local saints characteristic of Cornish religious practice, with such wells often serving as focal points for pilgrimage and folk healing practices. The physical remains constitute a small stone structure typical of Cornish holy wells, reflecting the vernacular religious architecture of the medieval and early modern periods. These sites are significant witnesses to the intersection of Christian devotional practice and the landscape of southwest England.

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?

The Holy well of St Cuby is a medieval or post-medieval shrine dedicated to Saint Cuby, located in the parish 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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