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Laneast

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Laneast is a small village near Launceston, in Cornwall, England,United Kingdom.

Birthplace of John Couch Adams, mathematician and astronomer who discovered Neptune. In a field opposite the church is the holy 'Jordan Well' used for divination, and until comparatively recently, for baptism.

Famous Residents

John Couch Adams

See also

Launceston, Cornwall

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