Document record MAB51365 - BEN NEWE
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Summary
Alleged holy well, a pool of rainwater on summit of Ben Newe which was renowned for its cures.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 3817 1431 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ31SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Strathdon |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Alleged holy well, a pool of rainwater on summit of Ben Newe which was renowned for its cures. It may be sacred place, the Celtic name preserved in the 'Newe' of Ben Newe. Some years before 1866 many pins were found and coins and charms have been offered in recent years.
MITCHELL, A, 1908, MACFARLANES GEOG COLL 1906-8, No51,22-3 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1155.
WATSON, WJ, 1926, CELTIC PLACE NAMES OF SCOTLAND, 244-49 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2004.
SIMPSON, WD, 1942, THE BOOK OF GLENBUCHAT, 138-41 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1673.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ31SE6;
- NRHE Numlink: 16782;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ31SE0032;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16782 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (3)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Nov 15 2018 11:30AM
