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Cannich, Holy Well of Saint Ignatius

Holy Well (medieval)

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Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Cannich, Holy Well of Saint Ignatius as Holy Well (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
The Holy Well of Saint Ignatius at Cannich is associated with Saint Ignatius of Antioch, an early Christian martyr, and was traditionally visited for healing and spiritual renewal. Local folklore suggests the well's waters were believed to have curative properties, particularly for ailments of the eyes and general weakness.

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