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Menacuddle Well, Cornwall

Menacuddle Well is a mediæval holy well near St Austell, Cornwall. Menacuddle Well is located in an ornamental garden in a valley running north from St Austell. This holy well is considered to date from the late 15th century, and is said to be one of the most beautiful holy wells in Cornwall. It was restored in 1922 as a memorial to a member of the Sawle family, owners of the Menacuddle Estate, who died in World War I. Traditionally the water was used for healing weak children and ulcers as well as various other illnesses. It is within the council area of Cornwall.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1019163.

Place Type: Holy Well
Historic County: Cornwall
Lat, Long: 50.345542,-4.795657
Grid Reference: SX 0118 5325
Civil Parish: St Austell CP
Council Area: Cornwall CA
Police Area: Devon and Cornwall PA

GBPN ID: 303287
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Menacuddle_Well,_Cornwall_303287

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