What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Dumfries, Holy Cross as Chapel (period Unknown), Churchyard (period Unknown), Cross (period Unknown)(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.
Linked to St. Crossan, the site is traditionally associated with a 6th-century Irish monk and missionary who is said to have preached in the Galloway region. The holy well and cross may have been sites of pilgrimage and healing rituals, reflecting early Christian practices in the area.
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Places near here
Dumfries, St Michael Street, St Michael's Churchyard, Main GateBurial Ground (medieval)(possible), Burial Ground (post Medieval), Churchyard (18th Century), Commemorative Monument (19th Century), Covenanters Grave(s) (17th Century), Gate (18th Century), Obelisk (19th Century) · 103 yd
Dumfries, St Michael Street, St Michael's ChurchChurch (18th Century) (1746), War Memorial(s) (20th Century) · 139 yd
Dumfries, Queen StreetAxe Hammer (period Unassigned) · 195 yd
Jean Armour StatueMemorial · 200 yd
Dumfries, Brooms Road, Dumfries and Galloway Fire Brigade, HqFire Station (19th Century) - (20th Century) · 254 yd
Titanic MemorialMemorial · 360 yd
Robert Burns CentreMuseum · 690 yd
Dumfries MuseumMuseum · 708 yd
Mary: Dumfries, River NithSloop (19th Century) · 755 yd
Dumfries, Castle StreetFortified House (period Unassigned) · 834 yd
Castledykes ParkNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1228 yd
Mid CraigMountain / peak · 1.5 mi