What is recorded here

Castlelaw, St Mary's Well is a possible medieval holy well in the Scottish Borders, recorded at a point accurate to the nearest metre. The distinction between possibility and fact suggests the water may have flowed long before written memory, inviting wonder rather than certainty.

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Castlelaw, St Mary's Well as Holy Well (medieval)(possible). 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.

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