The Pipe Well, also known as St Martin's Well or the Well of Lyskiret, is a

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and historic water source located in the town of

Liskeard Liskeard ( ; ) is an ancient stannary and market town in south-east Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated approximately 20 miles (32 km) west of Plymouth, west of the Devon border, and 12 miles (20 km) east of Bodmin. Th ...

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, UK. The well is a

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and was first listed in 1950.

Description

The well is located on Well Lane in the town and is fed by four springs. It is within an arched room beneath an old building and is protected by a 19th century set of gates. In front of the gate is a granite trough which is fed by four lead spouts from which water from the well continuously flows. This is accessed by a flight of granite steps which leads downwards from the lane. The well has never yet been known to run dry.

History

The first reference to the well is in 14th century borough documents. The well was once said to have had healing powers. Also within the well is a stone (now covered over) which was said to bring good luck in marriage to women who touched it under certain circumstances. In 2017, the Liskeard Town Forum launched an initiative to improve the area around the well, with £1000 of government funding.

References

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