Knaresborough well water pertrifies all objects

The water of this well located in Knaresborough, England, transforms all objects into stone. They say that he is cursed!

As strange as it may seem, one of the most unusual tourist attractions in Northern England is a well that perishes all the objects that are thrown into it. A legend? A curse? Or evil magic? One thing is certain, Knaresborough wells has not finished talking about him! It could easily be included in most frightening places To the world.

Located on the banks of the Nidd River, in the North Yorkshire This well, which is described as mysterious, has been penetrating all objects for many years or even centuries. So unwittingly an object whatever it touches the water of this well, it would be quickly transformed into stone, to believe some visitors.

This well has been feeding rumours for centuries. Some even think the well was cursed by the devil! A myth that would above all be founded because of the well form that resembles a giant skull. As for the others, they do not even dare to approach the well in fear of being transformed into stone!

Today, many visitors throw objects into the well to observe their transformations. At the outskirts of the well, all kinds of unusual objects, plush bears, teapots, bikes and even a few objects dating from the 17th century like a hat and a lady hat. All were petrified by this unusual and mystic well!

The explanation

Although it’s amazing, it’s only a few years ago that science focused on this strange phenomenon that terrorizes all the inhabitants of Knaresborough for centuries. The results showed that water contained a very rich component of minerals, which has the effect of petrifying all these objects. In reality, researchers indicate that this is only a layer of limestone that is solidified with time.

A limestone training that everyone already knows, because it is actually the same process as for stalagmites and stalactites. Only in the well of Knaresborough, this one is much faster. A few weeks are enough to produce this karstic layer on objects. This study has made it possible to reassure many of the inhabitants, but among them many remain sceptical, believing heart and soul that this well is cursed!