Building record MAB10706 - ST ANN'S WELL
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Summary
Well, described by the OS Name Book (1871) as an ancient holy well formerly held in repute for the cure of diseases.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 4519 4025 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ44SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Glass |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Well, described by the OS Name Book (1871) as an ancient holy well formerly held in repute for the cure of diseases. Now a natural spring issuing from a short stretch of dry-stone walling, revetting the slope, into a modern white enamelled trough.
ORDNANCE SURVEY, 1871, Ordnance Name Book, No37(1871) 38 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1360.
MORRIS, 1982, SCOTTISH HEALING WELLS, 33 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1157.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ44SE12;
- NRHE Numlink: 17313;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ44SE0025;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/17313 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 26 2020 3:18PM
