Cumnock, the Square, Old Church

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Cumnock, the Square, Old Church as Church (19th Century) (1867), Church (18th Century) - (19th Century) (1754), Church (medieval) - (18th Century). 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.

Linked to St. Nectan, the well is traditionally associated with healing and fertility, with pilgrims historically visiting to seek cures for skin ailments and barrenness. The site reflects a blend of pre-Christian and Christian traditions, common in Scottish rural holy places.