Scheduled MonumentsEngland'The Holy Well'

'The Holy Well'

England
List entry 1005730
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Holy Well is a medieval spring sanctuary located in Warwickshire, England. The site comprises a stone-lined well structure that served as a place of pilgrimage and veneration, reflecting the widespread religious significance attached to natural water sources during the medieval period. Such wells were often associated with saints or miraculous healing properties and functioned as important focal points for local devotion and community practice. The physical remains demonstrate the medieval period's investment in constructing formal architectural frameworks around these sacred natural features.

'The Holy Well' is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005730. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is 'The Holy Well'?

The Holy Well is a medieval spring sanctuary located in Warwickshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005730.

Who is responsible for protecting 'The Holy Well'?

'The 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 1005730.

What other scheduled monuments are near 'The Holy Well'?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement remains at Hodnell Manor (4.6 km), Moated site and medieval settlement remains at Church End, 600m east of Ewefields Farm (6.4 km), Roman villa and medieval settlement remains immediately north of Ewefields Farm (6.8 km).

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