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Leechwell holy well is a medieval sacred spring located in Dartmouth, Devon, situated approximately 350 metres south-west of St Mary's Church. The well has been associated with healing properties since at least the medieval period, when it functioned as a pilgrimage site and was believed to possess curative powers, particularly for ailments of the eyes and skin. The site comprises a stone-lined well structure that reflects its long history of use and veneration. The monument remains an important example of the widespread devotion to holy wells that characterised medieval and early modern English religious practice, particularly in the South West.
Leechwell holy well, 350m south west of St Mary's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020170. View the official record →
Leechwell holy well is a medieval sacred spring located in Dartmouth, Devon, situated approximately 350 metres south-west of St Mary's Church. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020170.
Leechwell holy well, 350m south west of St Mary's Church 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 1020170.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Luscombe Cross (2.4 km), Cornworthy Priory (5.1 km), Four bowl barrows at Bickleigh Brake 540m south west of Bickleigh, forming part of a linear round barrow cemetery (6.8 km).
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