Holy Wells: Cornwall

Overview

Celebrating the culture and landscape of Cornwall, England, this collection presents the sacred wells of the region through stunning color photographs and informative text. Trekking though densely wooden terrain and into ancient churches, this volume features dozens of preeminent Cornish wells and the legends and history associated with them. Unique and enlightening, this compilation demonstrates the Celtic influence on towns and villages through the nomenclature of wells and places of worship and further highlights the sacred wells through poetry—composed by renowned writers, including Robert Southey and Arthur Quller Couch.

Reviews

"In this important and inspiring book, the culmination of five years of research, Phil Cope records in beautiful photographs and commentaries, 42 of the most attractive and interesting remaining wells."  —Walking Wales Magazine

"Phil Cope brings the wells alive again . . . and makes me want to go back and revisit these places that have been so special to me."  —Cheryl Straffon, chairperson, Cornish Ancient Sites Protection Network

Author Biography

Phil Cope is a photographer, a writer, a teacher, and an exhibition designer currently working on a project for the 2012 Olympics. He is the author of Holy Wells: Wales.