Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt Anne's Well, in Whitstone churchyard

St Anne's Well, in Whitstone churchyard

England
List entry 1017638
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England
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Overview

History & significance

St Anne's Well is a small stone structure located within Whitstone churchyard in Cornwall, England. The well dates from the medieval period and represents a tradition of devotional water sources associated with parish churches, though the precise date of its construction remains uncertain. The structure survives as a modest testament to the spiritual and practical significance of healing wells in medieval and early modern Cornwall, where such sites were often linked to local saints and popular pilgrimage practices. The well remains in situ within the churchyard, forming part of the wider ecclesiastical landscape of Whitstone parish.

St Anne's Well, in Whitstone churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017638. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Anne's Well, in Whitstone churchyard?

St Anne's Well is a small stone structure located within Whitstone churchyard in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017638.

Who is responsible for protecting St Anne's Well, in Whitstone churchyard?

St Anne's Well, in Whitstone churchyard 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 1017638.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Anne's Well, in Whitstone churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three bowl barrows 560m south east of Cherry Cross (2.6 km), Two bowl barrows 240m SSW of Wilsworthy Cross (2.7 km), Motte castle 80m north west of the church at Week St Mary (2.8 km).

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