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Jerviswood Mains, St. Teiling's Well

Holy Well (medieval)

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Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Jerviswood Mains, St. Teiling's 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. Teiling's Well is associated with St. Teile (or Teilo), a 6th-century Welsh saint known for his healing miracles and monastic foundations. Holy wells dedicated to him often feature traditions of water cure, particularly for eye ailments and general healing, with rituals such as circling the well or collecting water at specific times.

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