There are at least 70 existing holy wells in Cumbria that were once venerated and believed to have the ability to cure certain illnesses.
The following is a list of notable holy wells in Cumbria. NameImageLocationNearest settlementNotesReferencesSt Andrew's WellKirkandrews-on-EdenAs the well is located in a churchyard, it was probably used for baptisms. It is medieval in origin.St Cuthbert's WellEdenhallAccording to local legend, a group of fairies were interrupted whilst drinking from the well, and they left behind a medieval glass cup, which is known as the "Luck of Edenhall".St Helen's WellGreat AsbyThe well is a grade II listed building. The stone enclosure likely dates from the 19th century.Holy WellLower AllithwaiteMiners in the area regarded the well as possessing healing properties of some kind. At some point, the well was possibly dedicated to St Agnes.St Michael's WellArthuretThis well probably dates from the 17th century.St Ninian's WellBriscoeThe well and wellhead are grade II listed. The well itself is ancient, but the wellhead dates from the 19th century, when it was restored by Sarah Losh.St Mungo's WellBromfieldThe wellhead is a grade II listed structure; it was built in 1878. The well itself dates from the medieval period.St Patrick's WellPatterdaleThe original well was probably located in a slightly different place to where it is today. The present wellhouse was constructed at some point in the 18th century.
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