The ancient Launcells church stands guard as she has done for eons, above the well of St. Swithin the Holy confessor, a sainted man who it is said wandered these lands devoutly serving God in the days when Kenulf was King.
The holy well still lies beneath the shadow of the church's granite battlements raised in defence Norman times. As legend has it, never to run dry and the healer of all ailments of the eye and of sight.
The co ordinates take you through the gate into the churchyard to a notice on the left beginning with the word Cornwall before you get to main door of church.
Using the above info : add number of letters in 5th word on second line = A
Number of letters in 1st word minus the number of letters in last word on second line = B
Number of letters in 2nd word on first line = C
Number of letters in 4th word on third line = D
Number of letters in 3rd word on second line = E
Checksum : ABCDE= 17
The cache can be found at N 50° 49. A B C
W 004°29. D E E
If you would like to expand the Ancient Wells Series by placing a cache of your own please contact
LizMar2010 to request a number and to add the cache to the bookmark list
This series will encompass both ancient and non ancient wells such as springs and other water features which will always be worth a visit