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Roughtor holy well is a medieval or post-medieval water source located on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall, situated approximately 333 metres south-west of Showery Tor. The site represents one of several holy wells recorded across Bodmin Moor, which were traditionally associated with healing properties and religious devotion. The well's exact dating remains uncertain, though such monuments typically belong to the medieval period or later phases of Christian practice in Cornwall. The physical remains consist of the water source itself and any associated structural features that mark its designation as a place of historical and cultural significance.
Roughtor holy well, 333m south-west of Showery Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008123. View the official record →
Roughtor holy well is a medieval or post-medieval water source located on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall, situated approximately 333 metres south-west of Showery Tor. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008123.
Roughtor holy well, 333m south-west of Showery Tor 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 1008123.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow group on Greenbarrow Downs (8.2 km), St Protus's Cross, 330m east of Blisland church (9.1 km), Wayside cross known as Peverell's Cross (9.1 km).
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