St Milburga's Well, Stoke St Milborough, Shropshire, UK
I'm really drawn to springs and Holy Wells for reasons I find hard to articulate, but which have to do with a felt sense of alignment in ancient places. I suspect the sacred importance of these springs predates the christianisation of so-called Holy Wells.
I travel 20 miles each way to fill up water butts for drinking and cooking at this, my favourite well. I can't say if the water is officially 'safe', but my body responds to its pure, clean taste and that's good enough for me.
It's also a beautiful spot to sit and contemplate life, and I've foraged the most delicious watercress slightly further downstream.
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