Black and white
Acc.no: PEZPH : 2016.50.1440
Identification
Item: The Well of St Carantocus, Crantock, Cornwall.
Description: A close-up photograph of Crantock Holy well, which was a bee-hive style structure with a door. The son of a Welsh King, Carantocus, joined St Patrick to convert the Irish to Christianity. In 460 AD, he brought 46 hermits to Cornwall where they constructed an oratory in 'Guerith Karantug'. He gave his name to the parish, built a cell near the church and was buried there. The college of Crantock was created in his memory, said to rival Oxford Colleges and was mentioned at the 1294 Inquisition as 'well endowed'. Villagers used the water for everything, calling it sacred although it has never been said to have had any special virtues. Source: Ancient & Holy Wells of Cornwall, M&L Quiller-Couch.
Condition: Good
Description
Material: Photographic paper
Production
Method: Printed
Category: Photography
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