MENACUDDLE GARDENS, CHAPEL, HOLY WELL, CORNWALL

 On a drab, dull day I was in the town of St. Austell, Cornwall.  Having completed my business I decided a shortish walk was in order so I left the town on the B3274 to head for Menacuddle Gardens, photo as below.  below.

 I walked under a viaduct ...

...and  passed by a cottage which was once a TollGate.

A large building to the left indicate  I was  nearly at the gardens.

Finally a sign on a tree for the Menancuddle Well and Gardens. There is  also a Gothic Chapel. Car Parking is limited.

I walked downhill, passing over an old stone bridge which, I believe, is said to be over 200 years old.

I was the only person in the gardens - perfect!

The small Gothic chapel was soon in sight, as was the White River, which is coloured by local china  clay in the ground

Another view of the chapel & the White River

Nearby is a solid granite chair known as the Druids chair or, sometimes, as King Arthur's seat. It's not very comfortable!

Walking on  there is a Danger Sign warning of Deep water. It may not look like water but the water takes on a green colouring this time of year

Moving on, a few trees and the river.

A picnic table I'm still the only person about.

More about the chapel and the Holy Well, built in the 5th  Century. It is now a Grade II listed building and is is aligned east to  west with the west wall built against natural rock. 

I'll finish  today's post with the waterfall. Thanks for visiting my blog.

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THE MYSTERIOUS MENACUDDLE CHAPEL & HOLY WELL

It was a dull, damp day but I decided to walk to Menacuddle, where there is a small chapel and  holy well. When I arrived at my destination all was quiet, with no one else about - perfect!

I snapped a few quick photos as I walked. The White River and the waterfall always fascinate me. The whiteness comes from the local china clay.

Looking back over the waterfall, to the right of the next photo, a chair can be seen. This is full size and is made of granite. It is known as the Druids Chair and sometimes even as King Arthur's seat.

The next two photos show the small 'chapel'. Visitors have left flowers.

The Chapel dates back to the 15th century and is now a Grade II listed building.  It is aligned east-west with the east wall built against the natural rock face. 

I followed the White River, there was a dampness in the air.

Water ahead but ...

... be careful as the water can be quite deep.

I took a different route on the way back but the river came with me.

Green topped water.

As the rain was determined to continue I was soon looking down on the waterfall once more.

The old bridge on the way out of Menacuddle.

Below is a newish part of Menacuddle, quite pleasant but a little too neat and organised for my taste. 

The rain started getting heavier so I made my way homeward bound.

As I walked I did stop when there were glimpses of the White River making it's way to the sea.

Thanks for popping in to visit my Blog. All good wishes ~ Mike.