Hatherleigh, Devon, England
High Street, Hatherleigh
The George Hotel
The George Hotel is believed to be a 15th century building possibly originating as the court house of the Abbots of Tavistock.
It is reputedly haunted by a naked female ghost and areas of "intense cold".
Pictured left is the George courtesy of Alex McGregor.
The George Hotel,
5 Market Street,
Hatherleigh,
EX20 3JN.
For further information, please read Haunted Britain by Antony D. Hippisley Coxe.
St. John's Well
St. John's Well is on the moors to the east of Hatherleigh. It is in a brick well house with a wooden door and was used by Tavistock abbey. No properties are described for it.
Coorindates:
50°49'14.4"N 4°03'23.8"W
For further information, please read Haunted Britain by Antony D. Hippisley Coxe.
St. Mary's Well
St. Mary's Well can be found in a mossy stone-lined chamber. However, it is in a private woodland. Its waters were used for lovers and was once dressed with clouties. The well was also visited on Ascension day for special revels. Coxe states that it was said to cure sore eyes.
Coorindates:
50°49'59.6"N 4°06'04.3"W
For further information, please read Haunted Britain by Antony D. Hippisley Coxe.
Location
Visitor Information
Hatherleigh is a small market town in Devon, England.
It is situated 7 miles north of Okehampton.
Pictured left is North Huish Church courtesy of Derek Harper. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
