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St. Agnes Well, Cothelstone

Old or holy well
St. Agnes Well, Cothelstone
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St. Agnes Well, Cothelstone is shown and named in a reusable Geograph picture. The saved point is the picture's recorded map point.
St. Agnes Well is associated with St. Agnes, a Christian martyr venerated in various parts of Europe, particularly for her patronage over young girls and protection against illness. Traditionally, holy wells dedicated to her were often visited for healing, especially for women's health issues, and rituals might have included leaving coins or making offerings at the site.

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