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The tranquil setting of St Nectan's Well, Welcombe. (Photo taken June 2015.)
Incidentally:
In the 19th century, the Reverend Robert Hawker was rector of both the churches of St Morwenna and St John’s in Morwenstow and St Nectan’s in Welcombe. The route he took between these churches passed through a deep combe at Marsland Mouth. On one particular occasion, whilst riding his horse along this route, he had a curious experience and later he wrote: ‘As I entered the Gulph between the Vallies today, a Storm leaped from the sea and rushed at me roaring. I recognised a Demon and put Carrow [his pony] into a gallop and so escaped’.
Something to be aware of perhaps when travelling between this well of St Nectan and the wells of St Morwenna and St John in Morwenstow!
Incidentally:
In the 19th century, the Reverend Robert Hawker was rector of both the churches of St Morwenna and St John’s in Morwenstow and St Nectan’s in Welcombe. The route he took between these churches passed through a deep combe at Marsland Mouth. On one particular occasion, whilst riding his horse along this route, he had a curious experience and later he wrote: ‘As I entered the Gulph between the Vallies today, a Storm leaped from the sea and rushed at me roaring. I recognised a Demon and put Carrow [his pony] into a gallop and so escaped’.
Something to be aware of perhaps when travelling between this well of St Nectan and the wells of St Morwenna and St John in Morwenstow!
Posted Comments:
AngieLake (2024-04-26)
This is beautiful JohnE, a true 'Spirit of Place' atmosphere.
JohnE (2024-04-27)
Thanks for your comment. The whole area is worth exploring with its old church, winding lanes and sunken paths, not forgetting the Old Smithy Inn of course.
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