Document record MAB51558 - BALVENIE
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Summary
Site of an alleged church and well.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 3206 4232 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ34SW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Mortlach |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Site of an alleged church and well. A church at Balvenie was said to be associated with St Walach who died circa 733 AD. St Bean who lived before 800 AD is also associated with Balvenie. OS site visit6 1971 noted there was then no local knowledge of the church. A well is said to have been here which cured various diseases, but although the tradition survives the site is unknown.
JERVISE, A, 1879, EPITAPHS & INSCRIPTIONS,VOL 2, 333 (Bibliographic reference). SAB889.
WATSON, WJ, 1926, CELTIC PLACE NAMES OF SCOTLAND, 310-2,336 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2004.
SIMPSON, W. D., 1935, THE CELTIC CHURCH IN SCOTLAND, 68 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1663.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ34SW7;
- NRHE Numlink: 16869;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ34SW0020;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16869 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jul 26 2023 4:25PM
