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Lady Well, New Luce

Holy Well (medieval)

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Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Lady Well, New Luce as Holy Well (medieval). 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.
Lady Well, New Luce is associated with the veneration of the Virgin Mary, a common feature of many Scottish holy wells. Traditionally, such sites were used for healing rituals and water was often collected for blessings or curative purposes, particularly for ailments of the eyes or general health.

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