What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Ayr, St Thomas' Well as Holy Well (medieval). 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.
St Thomas' Well in Ayr is associated with St Thomas, a Christian saint venerated in Scottish tradition, and was likely a site of medieval pilgrimage and healing practices. Holy wells dedicated to St Thomas were often linked to cures for skin ailments and were visited with rituals such as drinking the water or making offerings.
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