Natural record MAB39409 - PRIEST'S WELLS
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Summary
Six small natural springs of water which take their name from their proximity to the ruins of an alleged friary.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 6857 7991 (40m by 33m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO67NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Fordoun |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Six small natural springs of water which take their name from their proximity to the ruins of an alleged friary. A modern track runs through the area and the original wells have become part of the drainage system (information from Forestry Commission).
ORDNANCE SURVEY, 1871, Ordnance Name Book, No9(1863) 59,61 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1360.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NO67NE17;
- NRHE Numlink: 36069;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO67NE0039;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/36069 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB1360 Bibliographic reference: ORDNANCE SURVEY. 1871. Ordnance Name Book. No9(1863) 59,61.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Mar 13 2026 12:32PM
