Hartland, Devon, England
Hartland Abbey
Hartland Abbey
The road leading from Hartland Abbey to the parish church, and the valley itself, is reputed to be haunted by a procession of monks.
For further information, please read Haunted Britain by Antony D. Hippisley Coxe.
St. Clare's Well
St. Clare's Well is located on private land at the edge of a dairy yard in the village of Philham, hear Hartland. The well is used as a water supply for a nearby farm.
There is a small carving of a headless lady is on the interior wall of the wellhouse. Coxe said that he felt compelled to wish or pray there and make an offering, which he states led to the production of Haunted Britain.
Coorindates:
50°58'33.1"N 4°28'56.6"W.
For further information, please read Haunted Britain by Antony D. Hippisley Coxe.
St. Nectan's Well
Saint Nectan, sometimes styled Saint Nectan of Hartland, was a 5th-century Celtic holy man who lived in Stoke. He landed at Padstow and spent some time at St. Nectan's Kieve.
According to folklore, he was traveling the road to Emcott when he was attacked by robbers and beheaded. However, it is claimed he picked up his head and walked to St. Nectan's Well.
Pictured left is St. Nectan's Well courtesy of Grant Sherman.
Coorindates:
50°59'37.4"N 4°30'49.0"W
For further information, please read Haunted Britain by Antony D. Hippisley Coxe.
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Hartland is a village in Devon, England.
It is the most north-westerly settlement in the county.
Pictured left is Hartland Abbey courtesy of Colin Park. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
