Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHoly well at St Pancras Chapel

Holy well at St Pancras Chapel

England
List entry 1020720
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Holy well at St Pancras Chapel is a medieval sacred spring located in Somerset, England. The well is associated with St Pancras Chapel, a site of Christian devotion with origins reaching back to the medieval period. Holy wells of this type served as focal points for pilgrimage and healing practices throughout the medieval era, reflecting the spiritual significance attributed to natural water sources in Christian folk belief. The site represents an important example of the integration of pre-Christian and Christian religious practices in the English landscape.

Holy well at St Pancras Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020720. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Holy well at St Pancras Chapel?

Holy well at St Pancras Chapel is a medieval sacred spring located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020720.

Who is responsible for protecting Holy well at St Pancras Chapel?

Holy well at St Pancras Chapel 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 1020720.

What other scheduled monuments are near Holy well at St Pancras Chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 260m north east of Ralegh's Cross Hotel (5.3 km), Ralegh's Cross (5.5 km), World War II pillbox 100m west of Ralegh's Cross Hotel (5.5 km).

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