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Menacuddle Well is a holy well located in Cornwall, England, situated near Menacuddle in the parish of St Wenn. The well is associated with early Christian devotion and forms part of Cornwall's significant heritage of sacred wells, many of which attracted pilgrimage and were believed to possess healing properties. The site reflects the religious practices of medieval and post-medieval Cornwall, when such wells served important spiritual and communal functions. The well remains a notable example of Cornwall's archaeological and religious heritage, demonstrating the persistence of well-cult traditions in the county.
Menacuddle Well is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019163. View the official record →
Menacuddle Well is a holy well located in Cornwall, England, situated near Menacuddle in the parish of St Wenn. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019163.
Menacuddle Well 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 1019163.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing stone called the 'Long Stone' in the grounds of Penrice School (2.1 km), Round called Castle Gotha (3.9 km), Sticker Camp later Prehistoric-Roman round (3.9 km).
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