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Holy Well - The Beach Cave
Holywell Bay
The historical legend tells that in 995 AD, Alchun, Bishop of Holy Island, took up the corpse of St Cuthbert, who was once Abbot of Lindisfarne. In escaping the ravages of the Danish invasion, he and his monks resolved to transport the saint's relics to Ireland, but were driven onto the north coast of Cornwall where they settled and built the church at Cubert. Told by an oracle to take the sacred bones to Durham, they left, but not before the relics accidentally touched the well, communicating healing powers to the waters.
Holy Well Beach Cave 1
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Holy Well Beach Cave 2
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Holy Well Beach Cave 3
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Holy Well Beach Cave 4
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Holy Well Beach Cave 5
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However, people would have venerated this place since long before Christianity, being drawn to the beauty and natural power flowing through this incredible cave of wonders.
Holy Well Beach Cave 6
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Holy Well Beach Cave 7
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Holy Well Beach Cave 8
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The cave housing the Holy Well can be found on the right hand side of the beach, with the entrance being seen in the first photograph (Holy Well Beach Cave 1). It can only be accessed safely at low time, so please refer to local tide tables when planning a visit.
Holy Well Beach Cave 9
From the inside out.
