Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTrezance Holy Well and chapel enclosure

Trezance Holy Well and chapel enclosure

England
List entry 1018494
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Trezance Holy Well and chapel enclosure is a medieval religious site located in Cornwall, England. The monument comprises a holy well and associated chapel enclosure, representing the spiritual and devotional practices of medieval communities in the region. Holy wells were significant features of the medieval Cornish landscape, often linked to saints and serving as focal points for pilgrimage and healing. The site's physical remains reflect the typical arrangement of such devotional complexes, where water sources held religious significance within enclosed sacred spaces.

Trezance Holy Well and chapel enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018494. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Trezance Holy Well and chapel enclosure?

Trezance Holy Well and chapel enclosure is a medieval religious site located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018494.

Who is responsible for protecting Trezance Holy Well and chapel enclosure?

Trezance Holy Well and chapel enclosure 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 1018494.

What other scheduled monuments are near Trezance Holy Well and chapel enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 535m ENE of Fairy Cross forming part of a round barrow cemetery (7.2 km), Bowl barrow 430m south west of Fairy Cross Farm forming part of a round barrow cemetery (7.6 km), Bowl barrow 145m north west of Bodmin Lodge forming part of a round barrow cemetery (7.8 km).

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