Hayle

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Atlas ObscuraAug 11, 2026

The Bucket of Blood and St.Pialas Well in Phillack, England

Cornwall is one of the most unique counties of the United Kingdom, where folklore, myth and history frequently merge to create beautifully characterful communities with people as vibrant as the tales that are shared. One of these communities is Hayle. Hayle’s history stems back to the Bronze Age but its more recent past (past few centuries) has been grounded in mining and shipping, two signific…

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  • The New InnRestaurantInn established in 13th or 14th century.
  • St.Phillacks WellSightPossibly a holy well used by The New Inn.
  • The Bucket of BloodPubIt is thought to be named after an incident where the landlord brought up a bucket of blood from the building's well.
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