What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records East Morton, Mary's Well 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.
Linked to Saint Mary, the well was traditionally visited for healing and protection, particularly by women seeking fertility or safe childbirth. Local folklore suggests that water was collected on specific feast days, often with rituals involving prayers and offerings.
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Places near here
East MortonEnclosure (period Unassigned) · 264 yd
Morton Mains HillField Boundary (period Unassigned), Rig and Furrow (medieval) - (post Medieval) · 670 yd
War MemorialMemorial · 784 yd
Carronbank, War MemorialWar Memorial (20th Century) · 787 yd
East Morton CottageCottage (period Unassigned) · 859 yd
Goldie KnollMountain / peak · 1064 yd
Nether HillMountain / peak · 1.1 mi
Durisdeer, CemeteryCemetery (20th Century) · 1.5 mi
IslaheadWood · 1.9 mi
Carse WoodWood · 2.1 mi
Drumlanrig Castle, GardenGarden (period Unassigned) · 2.6 mi