Religious site
St Dominic's Holy Well
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St Dominic's Holy Well, located near Truro, is a medieval sacred spring site with a surviving stone wellhouse. Dating from the 15th century or earlier, it was once a destination for pilgrims seeking cures, particularly for eye ailments. The wellhouse is a small granite structure with a pointed arch, enclosing a clear pool. Visitors can see the well, read interpretive panels about its history, and enjoy the quiet rural setting. It remains a place of local folklore and spiritual reflection.
Don't miss
- View the medieval granite wellhouse with its pointed arch
- Learn about the well's history of healing and pilgrimage
- Enjoy the peaceful rural setting near the River Lynher
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit St Dominic's Holy Well
You can visit St Dominic's Holy Well on your own. A guide is worth it for the history and detail that is easy to walk past, and a tour can combine it with nearby sights.
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