Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSpreacombe Manor Well Chapel, Braunton

Spreacombe Manor Well Chapel, Braunton

England
List entry 1003853
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Spreacombe Manor Well Chapel is a small medieval structure located at Spreacombe in the parish of Braunton, Devon. The building dates from the medieval period and is associated with a holy well, a common feature of religious devotion in southwest England. The chapel exemplifies the modest scale of well chapels constructed to serve local communities and pilgrims seeking the reputed curative properties of the spring. Its survival to the present day provides evidence of the continued importance of well-side worship in the Devon landscape from the medieval period onwards.

Spreacombe Manor Well Chapel, Braunton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003853. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Spreacombe Manor Well Chapel, Braunton?

Spreacombe Manor Well Chapel is a small medieval structure located at Spreacombe in the parish of Braunton, Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003853.

Who is responsible for protecting Spreacombe Manor Well Chapel, Braunton?

Spreacombe Manor Well Chapel, Braunton 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 1003853.

What other scheduled monuments are near Spreacombe Manor Well Chapel, Braunton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Slight univallate hillfort called The Castle (3.2 km), A standing stone 110m south of Whitestone Farm (4.9 km), Lynchets approximately 34m north-west of Saunton Sands Hotel (5.1 km).

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