What is recorded here
The Holy Well of St John the Baptist is shown and named in a reusable Geograph picture. The saved point is the picture's recorded map point.
St John the Baptist is venerated at this holy well, traditionally associated with healing and purification. Many such wells dedicated to him were visited on his feast day, 24 June, often with rituals involving the collection of blessed water for health and protection.
The picture record does not grant public access. Use signed public paths and do not enter private land without permission.
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Photo: Ron Strutt · CC BY-SA 2.0