What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Aberdeen, Old Aberdeen, St John's Well as Holy Well (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 100m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
St John's Well in Old Aberdeen is traditionally associated with St John the Baptist and was likely a site of medieval pilgrimage and healing rituals. Local folklore suggests the well's waters were believed to have curative properties, particularly for ailments of the eyes and skin.
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Places near here
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Aberdeen, the Chanonry, St Machar's Cathedral and ChurchyardBurial Ground (medieval), Cathedral (14th Century), War Memorial(s) (20th Century) · 127 yd
Aberdeen, the Chanonry, St Machar's Cathedral, Gate LodgeGate Lodge (19th Century) · 133 yd
Aberdeen, the Chanonry, St Machar's Cathedral, Gate LodgesGate Lodge (19th Century), Wall (19th Century) · 199 yd
ArboretumHeritage attraction · 221 yd
The ChanonryNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 266 yd
Malcolm Hay Memorial FountainMemorial · 278 yd
Aberdeen, Benholm's LodgePublic House (20th Century), Tower House (17th Century) · 375 yd
Wallace towerCastle, fort or tower · 381 yd
Sunken GardenHeritage attraction · 421 yd
William MacGillivrayMemorial · 497 yd
St Machar ParkVisitor information · 547 yd