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St Ann's Well is a medieval holy well located approximately 120 metres south of Holwell Farm in Devon, England. The site represents a surviving example of the sacred water sources that held religious and practical significance throughout the medieval period in the English landscape. Holy wells of this type were frequently centres of pilgrimage and were often associated with Christian saints, their dedication to St Ann reflecting medieval devotional practices. The well remains a notable archaeological monument preserving evidence of medieval spiritual life and the relationship between communities and their local sacred topography.
Medieval holy well known as St Ann's Well, 120m south of Holwell Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019315. View the official record →
St Ann's Well is a medieval holy well located approximately 120 metres south of Holwell Farm in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019315.
Medieval holy well known as St Ann's Well, 120m south of Holwell Farm 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 1019315.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval dovecote at Bigbury Court (0.9 km), Roman settlement site at Bantham Ham (3.7 km), Four bowl barrows 270m west of The Downs (4.2 km).
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