What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Kirkpatrick Hill as Holy Well (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 100m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Kirkpatrick Hill is associated with St Patrick, reflecting the saint's widespread veneration in Scottish and Irish tradition. Holy wells linked to St Patrick often feature rituals for healing and protection, with folklore suggesting the water was blessed by the saint himself.
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