What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Glenluce, St John's Well as Holy Well (medieval)(possible). 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.
St John's Well at Glenluce is traditionally associated with St John the Baptist and was likely a site of medieval pilgrimage. Local tradition holds that the well's waters were believed to have healing properties, particularly for ailments of the eyes and skin.
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Places near here
Glenluce CemeteryCemetery (19th Century) · 63 yd
Glenluce, Church Street, Old Luce Parish Church and ChurchyardChurch (19th Century), Churchyard (19th Century), Gate (19th Century), Gate Pier (19th Century), Wall (19th Century) · 100 yd
Glenluce, Church Street, GeneralGeneral View (period Unassigned) · 118 yd
Glenluce, 1a Sun StreetCottage (early 19th Century) · 124 yd_-_geograph.org.uk_-_3188739.jpg?width=1280)
GlenluceGrave Slab (medieval)(possible) · 186 yd
Glenluce, Glenjorrie CemeteryCemetery (20th Century) · 459 yd
Bareagle WoodForest · 2.6 mi
Glenwhan GardensHeritage attraction · 2.8 mi
Sinniness CastleCastle (medieval) · 2.9 mi
Torrs WarrenForest · 2.9 mi
Dunragit HouseCastle (medieval)(possible), Country House (18th Century) · 3.0 mi
Kettle CaldronWaterfall · 3.7 mi