What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Lochmaben, St Mary Magdalene's Well 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.
Linked to St Mary Magdalene, the well was traditionally visited for healing and spiritual purification, with pilgrimages often occurring on her feast day, July 22nd. Local folklore suggests that the waters held particular power for those seeking repentance or relief from illness.
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Places near here
Lochmaben, Bruce Street, Crown HotelNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 66 yd
Lochmaben, Bruce StreetGarden (post Medieval)(possible), Rig and Furrow (medieval) - (post Medieval) · 94 yd
Mercat CrossMonument · 132 yd
Lochmaben, High Street, Statue of Robert BruceStatue (period Unassigned) · 180 yd.jpg?width=1280)
Lochmaben, High Street, Town HouseTolbooth (18th Century) · 183 yd
War MemorialMemorial · 396 yd
Lochmaben, CemeteryCemetery (19th Century) · 901 yd
LochbankVessel(s) (bronze)(period Unassigned) · 1498 yd
ApplegarthMonastery (medieval)(possible), Tower House (medieval)(possible) · 1.8 mi
Ryemuir WoodWood · 2.2 mi
Tam's KnoweWood · 2.7 mi
Robert Bruce StatueMonument · 183 yd