Archaeological sites · South West England
Madron Well
In or near Chyandour.
Madron Well — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Malcolm Kewn — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Madron Well is a archaeological located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Madron Well is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It is known for its historical significance and association with ancient rituals and water worship. The site features a well believed to have been used for centuries, reflecting the region's rich cultural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 50.1398, -5.5760
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Madron
- Postcode
- TR20 8PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance — 3.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/444767697 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Madron Well?
- Madron Well is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR20 8PA), in the parish of Madron.
- What is Madron Well?
- Madron Well — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Madron Well?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR20 8PA.
- Is Madron Well a protected site?
- Yes — Madron Well is part of the Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Madron Well free to visit?
- Yes, Madron Well is free to enter.
- How do I get to Madron Well?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR20 8PA.