MORE than 550 people have signed a petition to try to save three ancient public wells. The scheme is calling on Ribble Valley Council to acknowledge ownership of the three wells in Clitheroe and it is believed they could attract tourists to the town. Steve Burke, Secretary for the Clitheroe Town Wells Conservation Campaign Group, said: Clitheroe Civic Society and the Wells Conservation Group have jointly researched the history, geology, legal position - and future potential of the town wells. The council adopted Stock Well, near to Trinity Methodist Church, following a decision of their Community Committee in 2019. We are calling upon Ribble Valley to reconsider its position to refuse to adopt the remaining two Clitheroe Wells on Heild Well in Wellgate and St Marys Well in Well Terrace.