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Tawstock holy well is a small stone structure located in Devon, England, associated with medieval religious practice and popular devotion. The well reflects the widespread veneration of sacred water sources throughout the medieval period, when such sites attracted pilgrims seeking healing and spiritual benefit. The structure itself is of modest construction, typical of Devon's holy wells, which often functioned as focal points for local communities beyond their religious purpose. The site remains an important example of the material evidence for folk religious practice in the West Country during the medieval and early modern periods.
Tawstock holy well is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016207. View the official record →
Tawstock holy well is a small stone structure located in Devon, England, associated with medieval religious practice and popular devotion. 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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