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St Clare's Well, Philham is a medieval holy well located in Devon, England. The site represents a category of sacred spring that served both spiritual and practical functions within the local community, typical of wells dedicated to Christian saints throughout the medieval period. The well's association with Saint Clare indicates its significance within the devotional landscape of medieval Devon, reflecting the widespread veneration of saints and the importance of such sites as places of pilgrimage and healing. As a scheduled monument, the site preserves evidence of medieval religious practice and the cultural importance of natural water sources in the spiritual life of the region.
St Clare's Well, Philham is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003844. View the official record →
St Clare's Well, Philham is a medieval holy well located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003844.
St Clare's Well, Philham 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 1003844.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 700m NNW of West Greadon (4.9 km), Embury Beacon camp (5.1 km), Two round barrows on Shortstone Moor (5.4 km).
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