What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Edinburgh, Howden Hall Road, St Catherine's House, Balm Well as Holy Well (medieval). 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.
St Catherine's House Balm Well is associated with St Catherine of Alexandria, a Christian martyr venerated in medieval Scotland, and was likely used for healing rituals. Holy wells dedicated to St Catherine were often linked to cures for skin ailments and protection from fire or war.
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Places near here
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