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Tawstock holy well is a medieval or early modern water source located in the parish of Tawstock in Devon. The site represents a tradition of local veneration associated with Christian healing practices, though detailed historical documentation of the well's foundation date and specific dedications remains limited in the scholarly record. The well reflects patterns of folk religious practice common to Devon's landscape, where such springs were valued for their perceived curative properties and incorporated into parish life over successive centuries. The monument is recorded as a heritage asset reflecting the region's long engagement with sacred natural features.
Tawstock holy well is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016207. View the official record →
Tawstock holy well is a medieval or early modern water source located in the parish of Tawstock in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016207.
Tawstock 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 1016207.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow at Codden Beacon (3 km), Deserted medieval village at Welcombe Farm (6.4 km), Double stone alignment on Isley Marsh 535m north of Lower Yelland Farm (6.8 km).
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