What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Helensburgh, St Michael's as Holy Well (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1km. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Linked to St Michael, the well is associated with traditions of healing and protection, common in Scottish holy well folklore. St Michael was widely venerated in medieval Scotland, often as a defender against illness and malevolent forces.
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Places near here
Helensburgh, CemeteryCemetery (19th Century) · 138 yd
Helensburgh, Monaebrook PlaceRoad Block (20th Century) · 411 yd
HelensburghSearchlight Platform (second World War)(possible) · 664 yd
Helensburgh, Clyde Street East, Queen's CourtHotel (19th Century) (1808) · 676 yd
Camis EskanSearchlight Battery (second World War) · 1039 yd
Helensburgh War MemorialMemorial · 1424 yd
Scottish Submarine CentreMuseum · 1571 yd
Blackhill PlantationForest · 1726 yd
Telegraph: Helensburgh Pier, Gare Loch, Upper Firth of ClydeSteamship (19th Century) · 1.1 mi
Hill HouseMuseum · 1.3 mi
Duchess WoodWood · 1.8 mi
Ardencaple CastleCastle (medieval), Country House (18th Century) · 1.8 mi