Madron Well

Heritage Site in Cornwall

England

Madron Well

Trengwainton House The gardens are National Trust-owned, the house, alas, is not.
Trengwainton House Credit: Jonathan Billinger

Madron Well is a historic site located in Cornwall, England, that is believed to have been a place of worship and healing for centuries. The well is surrounded by a stone structure that is thought to date back to the medieval period, although the exact origins of the site are not known.

The well is dedicated to St. Madron, a local saint who is said to have performed miracles at the site. Visitors to the well would traditionally leave offerings, such as coins or pieces of cloth, in the hope of receiving healing or good fortune. The water from the well was also believed to have healing properties, and was used in various rituals and ceremonies.

Today, Madron Well is a popular tourist attraction and a protected heritage site. Visitors can explore the well and its surrounding grounds, which are maintained by a local preservation society. The site is also used for religious ceremonies and events, bringing together people from different backgrounds and beliefs.

Overall, Madron Well is a unique and historically significant site that continues to attract visitors seeking spiritual connection and healing.

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Madron Well Images

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Trengwainton House The gardens are National Trust-owned, the house, alas, is not.
Trengwainton House
The gardens are National Trust-owned, the house, alas, is not.
Bridge and pond The main path from the walled garden to the house.
Bridge and pond
The main path from the walled garden to the house.
Lodge at Trengwainton National Trust-owned.
Lodge at Trengwainton
National Trust-owned.
Dusky pink Echinaceas A great plant showing colour in Trengwainton's walled garden.
Dusky pink Echinaceas
A great plant showing colour in Trengwainton's walled garden.
Footpath near Holy Madron Well
Footpath near Holy Madron Well
The gardens at Trengwainton, a National Trust site
The gardens at Trengwainton, a National Trust site
Trengwaiton Gardens after entering gardens
Trengwaiton Gardens after entering gardens
Penzance : B3312 Looking along the B3312 from Boscathnoe Lane.
Penzance : B3312
Looking along the B3312 from Boscathnoe Lane.
Penzance : Lane Looking along a small lane.
Penzance : Lane
Looking along a small lane.
Madron : Road A road heads from Trengwainton House.
Madron : Road
A road heads from Trengwainton House.
Madron : Trengwainton Estate Road A road heading through the National Trust managed estate.
Madron : Trengwainton Estate Road
A road heading through the National Trust managed estate.
Madron : Trengwainton Estate Road Looking along a footpath to the walled gardens.
Madron : Trengwainton Estate Road
Looking along a footpath to the walled gardens.
Madron : Trengwainton Estate Footpath A footpath heads up the hill.
Madron : Trengwainton Estate Footpath
A footpath heads up the hill.
Madron : Trengwainton Estate Road Looking along a path through a wooded area.
Madron : Trengwainton Estate Road
Looking along a path through a wooded area.
Madron : Trengwainton Estate - Pond & Bridge Looking towards a pond and a bridge.
Madron : Trengwainton Estate - Pond & Bridge
Looking towards a pond and a bridge.
Madron : Trengwainton Estate - Pond & Bridge A place to sit beside the pond.
Madron : Trengwainton Estate - Pond & Bridge
A place to sit beside the pond.
Madron : Trengwainton Estate Footpath A footpath through the estate.
Madron : Trengwainton Estate Footpath
A footpath through the estate.
Madron : Trengwainton Estate A summer house at the public part of the estate.
Madron : Trengwainton Estate
A summer house at the public part of the estate.
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Madron Well is located at Grid Ref: SW4432 (Lat: 50.137, Lng: -5.575)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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