Cornwall is a unique UK county rich in folklore, myth, and history, creating vibrant communities. Hayle, a Cornish community, has a history dating back to the Bronze Age, with recent centuries focused on mining and shipping. These industries led to the establishment of inns, including The New Inn in the 13th or 14th Century, which used a nearby well for brewing.Folklore and history intertwine regarding the well, blurring the lines of truth. One morning, the Innkeeper supposedly found his bucket filled with blood and a mutilated body in the well. The victim was theorized to be a tax collector murdered by bandits.A scientific theory suggests tin mining operations caused minerals to tinge the well water red. The New Inn was informally called "The Bucket of Blood," a name that eventually became official. Another 18th-century myth involves Erasmus Pascoes, a local resident, who allegedly washed his diseased dog in the holy well.Following this act, the local community fell ill, leading to theories of divine anger, spirits' curses, or the dog contaminating the water. This incident further cemented the folklore surrounding both the well and the pub. The blend of real history and folklore makes the pub's name and origins uniquely intriguing. The true history of the well and pub remains open to interpretation.