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St John's Holy Well is a medieval spring sanctuary located in Devon, England. The site consists of a stone-lined well structure dating to the medieval period, when such freshwater sources were often incorporated into devotional landscapes and associated with local saints or healing traditions. Holy wells of this type served both practical and spiritual functions within their communities, providing essential water supplies while simultaneously attracting pilgrims seeking curative properties attributed to the spring. The well's construction and dedication reflect the widespread veneration of saints and sacred waters characteristic of medieval English religious practice.
St John's Holy Well is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016211. View the official record →
St John's Holy Well is a medieval spring sanctuary located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016211.
St John's Holy 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 1016211.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross at junction between Victoria Road and Park Road, east of Hatherleigh (0.5 km), Churchyard cross 6m south of Dowland church (6.1 km), Wayside cross at Durdon Cross (6.3 km).
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