Aberdeenshire HER - NJ43NW0040 - ST WALLOCH'S/PRIESTS WELL

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Primary Reference	NJ43NW0040
Name	ST WALLOCH'S/PRIESTS WELL
NRHE Card No.	NJ43NW9
NRHE Numlink	17282
HES SM No.	NULL
HES LB No.	NULL
Site Form	Standing Structure
Site Condition	Incomplete
Details	Well associated with St Walloch. It was said to have healing properties and offerings were left on surrounding trees. Children were still bathed in the waters in the mid-19th century. Everyone who went would leave a pin in the hole beside the well.
Last Update	17/06/2020
Updated By	cpalmer

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National Grid Reference: NJ 4235 3709

Monument Type 1	Monument Type 2	Monument Type 3	Order	Probability
WELLS	HEALING		A	100
BATHS	ROCK		B	100