St John's Well
St John's Well is located in the private gardens of the Old Vicarage but there is public access from the lane leading to the house. The first record of the well is from 1296 when it mentioned as ad quendam fontem Johannis. The building over the well is relatively recent but the stone cross embedded in its roof is thought to be mediaeval. The water from the well is still used for baptisms and also forms a gravity-fed water supply for the Old Vicarage; it is reported as making wonderful tea.
On walks
- Morwenstow and Tidna Valley (2.3 mile walk)
- Morwenstow to Marsland (4.4 mile walk)
- Morwenstow to Stanbury Mouth (3.8 mile walk)
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