Black and white
Acc.no: PEZPH : 2016.50.1431
Identification
Item: St Cleer Holy Well, St Cleer, Cornwall.
Description: A photograph of the Holy Well at St Cleer which stands of the spot of a natural spring, and a 9ft ancient cross stands a few feet away from the well itself. The well takes its name from the village of St Cleer which is named after many possible saints. The well is said to have been used as a ducking pool to allow for complete immersion. The healing powers of the well were said to be for the curing of insanity, rickets and epilepsy. An annual well dressing ceremony is held at the site. A number of references are made to the fact that attempts have been made to remove an cart away stones from the chapel, but a mysterious power has always returned them at night. The well is Grade 1 listed along with the front wall and cross.
Condition: Good
Description
Material: Photographic paper
Production
Method: Printed
Category: Photography
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