Dupath Holy Well - Holy Wells on Waymarking.com

Dupath Holy Well was built by the Monks of St Germans around the year 1510.
It is thought to be the best and largest of its kind in Cornwall.
It would have served as a baptistery and oratory and contains the remains of a bath used for immersion. It was once believed that the spring water feeding the bath was a cure for Whooping Cough.

The access to the well is through Dupath farm and a short walk from the road.
The well was partly restored during the 19th century by the Reverend HM Rice, the rector of South Hill and Callington.

The structure is a grade 1 listed scheduled monument under the management of the Cornwall Heritage Trust.

Nearby car parking: Not Listed Weblink for more information on this Holy well: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
A photograph of the well would be appreciated to record your visit, but this is not absolutely mandatory, as long as you can describe your visit.
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Date Logged Log User Rating   10/05/2009 Brentorboxer visited it 07/25/2008 plymplodder visited it 01/25/2008 Sir Lose-a-lot visited it

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