<< Our Photo Pages >> Fentonladock - Holy Well or Sacred Spring in England in Cornwall
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Springs and Holy WellsSite Name: FentonladockCountry: England County: Cornwall Type: Holy Well or Sacred Spring
Nearest Town: Truro Nearest Village: Ladock
Map Ref: SW8978851719 Landranger Map Number: 200
Latitude: 50.327815N Longitude: 4.95481W
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3 | Reasonable but with some damage |
2 | Ruined but still recognisable as an ancient site |
1 | Pretty much destroyed, possibly visible as crop marks |
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5 | Can be driven to, probably with disabled access |
4 | Short walk on a footpath |
3 | Requiring a bit more of a walk |
2 | A long walk |
1 | In the middle of nowhere, a nightmare to find |
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Holy Well in Cornwall
The ancient well of St Ladoca is housed within a newly built 19th century semi-circular building made of granite. According to local legend, it never runs dry. The entrance is formed by two stones, the larger one has a Greek cross carved upon it. Inside, two 15th century cusped-shaped arches rise up from ground level. The wellhouse roof is made of a rubble mix.
St Ladoca was a 6th century Irish abbess who came to Cornwall with St Breage. She is said to have founded the first church here in Ladock.
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