Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt Rumon's Well, 16m north of church

St Rumon's Well, 16m north of church

England
List entry 1015144
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England
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Overview

History & significance

St Rumon's Well is a medieval or possibly earlier holy well located near the Church of St Rumon in Devon. The well survives as a stone-built structure situated approximately sixteen metres north of the church and represents the type of sacred spring that formed a focus for local devotion and pilgrimage in south-western England. Wells of this kind were frequently associated with Celtic saints, as Rumon was, and continued to hold religious significance through the medieval period and beyond. The physical remains preserve evidence of how such wells were constructed and maintained as places of spiritual importance within the parish landscape.

St Rumon's Well, 16m north of church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015144. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Rumon's Well, 16m north of church?

St Rumon's Well is a medieval or possibly earlier holy well located near the Church of St Rumon in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015144.

Who is responsible for protecting St Rumon's Well, 16m north of church?

St Rumon's Well, 16m north of church 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 1015144.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Rumon's Well, 16m north of church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 550m north of Challacombe Cross forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Horridge Moor (4.8 km), Bowl barrow 590m north west of Challacombe Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Horridge Moor (5.1 km), A bowl barrow and ring ditch 700m WNW of Challacombe Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Horridge Moor (5.2 km).

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