St John’s Well
📍 Out Gates, Harpham, Driffield YO25 4QU, UK
About St John’s Well
St John's Well in Harpham offers a serene spot for visitors to explore a piece of history, with its Grade II listed status and connection to St. John of Beverley. While parking details are not explicitly mentioned, it is likely a pay-and-display facility given the typical setup in the area. Enjoy a peaceful visit with a bench nearby to relax and soak in the tranquil surroundings.
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📍 Out Gates, Harpham, Driffield YO25 4QU, UK
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I have visited alot of holy wells in the UK.. its not up there with them. Bizarrely its in a steel cage which the small door opens; there is no water in the well.. Nice bench nearly opposite it and easy to park right up to it
St John's well is named after St. John of beverley, who was born in harpham in the seventh century. The words st johns well rebuilt 1856 is carved into the stone work above the door. The grade ll listed well is very easy to see as it is right next to the road. Unauthorised restoration work was done in 1998, and the well raised on a surrounding plinth by 25 centimetres, making the water level much lower. During the restoration, the well door was turned to face the road (north), ending the local belief that the well benefited from the early morning sun shining into it.
Peaceful place to sit and relax and enjoy the sun ☀.
Historic Well. Pleasant location with a bench