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St Ann's Well is a medieval holy well situated 120 metres south of Holwell Farm in Devon. The site represents a place of religious devotion and ritual practice characteristic of wells dedicated to saints that were venerated throughout medieval England, with St Ann being a particularly popular dedicatee associated with fertility and childbirth. The physical remains consist of a well structure typical of its period, reflecting the practical and spiritual importance such sources held for local communities. The monument is recorded as a designated ancient monument, indicating its recognised historical significance within Devon's medieval sacred landscape.
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 situated 120 metres south of Holwell Farm in Devon. 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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