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Achnahanat

Church (period Unassigned)(possible)
Achnahanat
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Why this matters

Achnahanat is a holy well or ritual site in Scotland, traditionally associated with Saint Nathane, a 6th-century Irish monk and missionary linked to early Christian settlements in the region. The site may have been connected to healing rituals, as many Scottish holy wells were believed to possess curative properties, particularly for skin ailments or general wellness.

What is recorded here

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Achnahanat as Church (period Unassigned)(possible). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1km. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
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