St John's Well

Heritage Site in Devon

England

St John's Well

Baptist Chapel, High Street, Hatherleigh Dated 1879. Now the Vine Chapel according to the sign, but their website <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.findachurch.co.uk/churches/ss/ss50/vine/states" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.findachurch.co.uk/churches/ss/ss50/vine/states">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> that they now meet in a modern community centre down by the main road.  The old chapel is a church hall that other organisations can hire. They are still Baptists, but are "experimenting with the concept of church with choice".
Baptist Chapel, High Street, Hatherleigh Credit: Humphrey Bolton

St John's Well, located in Devon, is a renowned heritage site that holds great historical and cultural significance. Situated amidst the picturesque countryside, the well is nestled in a small grove of trees, creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere for visitors.

The well itself is a natural spring that has been revered for centuries for its supposed healing properties. It is believed to have been a site of pilgrimage dating back to the medieval period, attracting people from far and wide seeking cures for various ailments. The water from the well is said to have healing qualities, and pilgrims would often collect it in small bottles or drink directly from the spring.

The well is also associated with St John the Baptist, who is believed to have blessed the water, further enhancing its reputation as a holy site. Over the years, the well has been adorned with numerous offerings and tokens of gratitude from those who believe they have been cured by its waters. These offerings range from small trinkets to handwritten notes expressing gratitude.

St John's Well is surrounded by lush greenery, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers and those seeking a tranquil escape. The site is well-maintained, with paths leading to the well and benches for visitors to sit and take in the peaceful surroundings.

In addition to its historical and cultural significance, St John's Well also serves as a reminder of the region's rich spiritual heritage. It continues to attract visitors who are drawn to its mystical allure and seek solace in its healing waters.

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

St John's Well Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.822/-4.052 or Grid Reference SS5504. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Baptist Chapel, High Street, Hatherleigh Dated 1879. Now the Vine Chapel according to the sign, but their website <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.findachurch.co.uk/churches/ss/ss50/vine/states" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.findachurch.co.uk/churches/ss/ss50/vine/states">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> that they now meet in a modern community centre down by the main road.  The old chapel is a church hall that other organisations can hire. They are still Baptists, but are "experimenting with the concept of church with choice".
Baptist Chapel, High Street, Hatherleigh
Dated 1879. Now the Vine Chapel according to the sign, but their website LinkExternal link that they now meet in a modern community centre down by the main road. The old chapel is a church hall that other organisations can hire. They are still Baptists, but are "experimenting with the concept of church with choice".
Hatherleigh Fire Station Hatherleigh Fire Station, Hill Meadow, Bridge Street, Hatherleigh, Devon.
Hatherleigh Fire Station
Hatherleigh Fire Station, Hill Meadow, Bridge Street, Hatherleigh, Devon.
Tarka Trail: Foot bridge over the Okement There's only one word in this square on the Explorer map. That's the 'Ford' over the River Okement that's just downstream of this foot bridge.
Tarka Trail: Foot bridge over the Okement
There's only one word in this square on the Explorer map. That's the 'Ford' over the River Okement that's just downstream of this foot bridge.
Tarka Trail: Footbridge near Groves Fishleigh There are lots of little footbridges on the Tarka Trail between Hatherleigh and Dolton.
Tarka Trail: Footbridge near Groves Fishleigh
There are lots of little footbridges on the Tarka Trail between Hatherleigh and Dolton.
Farmland near Deckport Taken from the Tarka Trail. Cosdon Hill and Belstone Tor in the distance.
Farmland near Deckport
Taken from the Tarka Trail. Cosdon Hill and Belstone Tor in the distance.
Tarka Trail near Hatherleigh Moor
Tarka Trail near Hatherleigh Moor
Hatherleigh Moor The Tarka Trail heads across Hatherleigh Moor
Hatherleigh Moor
The Tarka Trail heads across Hatherleigh Moor
View from Hatherleigh Moor towards Dartmoor Taken on the Tarka Trail
View from Hatherleigh Moor towards Dartmoor
Taken on the Tarka Trail
St John the Baptist's Church, Hatherleigh
St John the Baptist's Church, Hatherleigh
Hatherleigh: The George Seen from the town car park entrance. Hoskins [W G Hoskins, Devon, 1992] suggests this inn may have originally been the court house belonging to the abbots of Tavistock: they held the manor from circa 980 to the dissolution. Parts of the inn’s fabric are thought to date from the 15th century. It stands near the church and the site of the old market
Hatherleigh: The George
Seen from the town car park entrance. Hoskins [W G Hoskins, Devon, 1992] suggests this inn may have originally been the court house belonging to the abbots of Tavistock: they held the manor from circa 980 to the dissolution. Parts of the inn’s fabric are thought to date from the 15th century. It stands near the church and the site of the old market
Hatherleigh: St John the Baptist’s church View south with Dartmoor just visible in the distance. Red sandstone forms the bulk of the structure, which dates from the 15th century
Hatherleigh: St John the Baptist’s church
View south with Dartmoor just visible in the distance. Red sandstone forms the bulk of the structure, which dates from the 15th century
Hatherleigh: towards Strawbridge Farmland north west of the town
Hatherleigh: towards Strawbridge
Farmland north west of the town
Hatherleigh Moor Marker Stone This roadside marker stands 1 mile from Hatherleigh Town Centre and commands a magnificent view of the moor below.
Hatherleigh Moor Marker Stone
This roadside marker stands 1 mile from Hatherleigh Town Centre and commands a magnificent view of the moor below.
The Upcott turning An ideal place to enjoy a picnic meal overlooking the moors just outside Hatherleigh.
The Upcott turning
An ideal place to enjoy a picnic meal overlooking the moors just outside Hatherleigh.
Basset's Cross The cross is on a wide verge beside the junction of the A386 and the B3216. In the background, the A386 heads south towards Folly Gate.
Basset's Cross
The cross is on a wide verge beside the junction of the A386 and the B3216. In the background, the A386 heads south towards Folly Gate.
Pond on Hatherleigh Moor Hatherleigh Moor is access land, and this pond is in the extreme southwest corner, close to Hatherleigh Moor Brook (off to the left).
Pond on Hatherleigh Moor
Hatherleigh Moor is access land, and this pond is in the extreme southwest corner, close to Hatherleigh Moor Brook (off to the left).
Field with bullocks near River Lew Hatherleigh Footpath 6 crosses the field which the bullocks are in, and which borders the river on the right of the picture by the tall trees. Beyond are buildings on the western outskirts of Hatherleigh.
Field with bullocks near River Lew
Hatherleigh Footpath 6 crosses the field which the bullocks are in, and which borders the river on the right of the picture by the tall trees. Beyond are buildings on the western outskirts of Hatherleigh.
Ragged Robin Lychnis flos-cuculi at Basset's Cross. Always a reassuring sight, as it seems to be increasingly infrequent in South Devon. Plenty grows around Hatherleigh, however.
Ragged Robin
Lychnis flos-cuculi at Basset's Cross. Always a reassuring sight, as it seems to be increasingly infrequent in South Devon. Plenty grows around Hatherleigh, however.
Show me another place!

St John's Well is located at Grid Ref: SS5504 (Lat: 50.822, Lng: -4.052)

What 3 Words

///info.dearest.iteration. Near Hatherleigh, Devon

Nearby Locations

St John's Well

Related Wikis

Hatherleigh

Hatherleigh is a small market town in west Devon, England. It hosts an arts festival in July, and a carnival in November featuring two flaming tar barrel...

River Lew

The River Lew can refer to either of two short rivers that lie close to each other in Devon, England. The more northerly of the two rises just south of...

Hatherleigh railway station

Hatherleigh Railway Station was a station on the North Devon and Cornwall Junction Light Railway between Torrington and Halwill Junction, serving the town...

Monkokehampton

Monkokehampton is a village and civil parish in West Devon, England. The village lies on the River Okement, about 3 miles (4.8 km) east-north-east of Hatherleigh...

Related Videos

Walk with me- Devon #youtubeshorts #shorts #nature #uk #4k #reels #travelvlog #travel #hiking #walk

This is the first of many walking videos I have planned for this channel. This particular video was filmed in mid Devon on a lovely ...

Haterleigh Massive

Went to visit the Hatherleigh Massive today named after a guy called Lee who manage to get himself laid and no longer be a ...

Hatherleigh Village in Devon UK

I have started a tour of EV charging places in the south-west UK and Hatherleigh in Devon is my first stop! Literally on the road to ...

Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 50.822,-4.052
Tourism: viewpoint
Lat/Long: 50.8224052/-4.0540187
St John's Well
Natural: spring
Lat/Long: 50.8206208/-4.0566207
Deckport Cross
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 50.8222817/-4.0509843
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 50.8222575/-4.050806
William Morris Monument
Colour: light brown
Description: This obelisk is dedicated to William Morris, who was a local man, who joined the military; he was a Commanding Officer in the Crimean War. He led the 17th Lancers in the first line of the Charge of the Light Brigade. After being wounded he was nursed by F
Height: 15
Inscription: BALAKLAVA This frontage erected 1901 by Sir Robert White-Thomson of Broomfield Manor in memory of his brother John Henry Thomson lieutenant 17th Lancers who fell at Balaklava October 25, 1854 when the regiment was commanded by Captain afterwards Colonel
Man Made: obelisk
Material: ashlar_granite
Source: local knowledge;wikipedia
Start Date: 1860
Lat/Long: 50.8226098/-4.053961
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 50.8226442/-4.0545331
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 50.8226146/-4.0546129
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 50.8223121/-4.0509284
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 50.8222965/-4.0511455
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

Have you been to St John's Well?

Leave your review of St John's Well below (or comments, questions and feedback).