The Holy Well of St. Cleer, Cornwall
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The Holy Well of St. Cleer, Cornwall
Image: © Derek Voller Taken: 25 Sep 2010
The well, in ancient times, was used as a "bowsening" pool. Residents of the village who were thought to be mad were immersed in the water several times. This was believed to cure their insanity. See also Image
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Image Location
Latitude
50.488561
Longitude
-4.469212