Building record MAB23546 - ST DROSTAN'S WELL, NEW ABERDOUR
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Summary
Well.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 8868 6458 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ86SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Aberdour |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Well. A natural spring associated with St Drostan, described in 1724 as being named after a local bishop. It is now encased within a modern well-head. Inscribed on the well are the words 'St Drostan's well, 1884 erected by J. Findlater LLD, a native of Aberdour'. Recently renovated.
Period Notes
Weelhead erected 1884; renovated in late 1980's.
ORDNANCE SURVEY, 1871, Ordnance Name Book, No2(1871) 25 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1360.
MORRIS, 1982, SCOTTISH HEALING WELLS, 36 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1157.
GUY, JA, 1992, WORLD WAR I & II DEFENCES, 2-17-11-92 (Bibliographic reference). SAB662.
Jul 30 2010 , DG2099-103, DG2099-103 (Ground Photograph). SAB20717.
Sep 1 1990 , KR 20-23, KR 20-23 (Ground Photograph). SAB33835.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HAMP Asset: HA0434;
- Local Government Guardianship;
- NMR Card Number: NJ86SE6;
- NRHE Numlink: 19966;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ86SE0024;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/19966 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SAB1157 Bibliographic reference: MORRIS. 1982. SCOTTISH HEALING WELLS. 36.
- --- SAB1360 Bibliographic reference: ORDNANCE SURVEY. 1871. Ordnance Name Book. No2(1871) 25.
- --- SAB20717 Ground Photograph: Jul 30 2010 . DG2099-103. Digital. DG2099-103.
- --- SAB33835 Ground Photograph: Sep 1 1990 . KR 20-23. Black & White. KR 20-23.
- --- SAB662 Bibliographic reference: GUY, JA. 1992. WORLD WAR I & II DEFENCES. 2-17-11-92.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Dec 31 2024 11:14AM
