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Chapel Well, Chapel of Seggat

Holy Well (medieval)

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Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Chapel Well, Chapel of Seggat as Holy Well (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Chapel Well at the Chapel of Seggat is associated with Saint Seggat (or Seghert), a 7th-century Irish saint known for his missionary work in Scotland. The well was traditionally visited for healing and blessings, with local folklore attributing curative powers to its waters, particularly for ailments of the eyes and skin.

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