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Munzie Well

Holy Well (medieval)(possible)

What is recorded here

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Munzie Well as Holy Well (medieval)(possible). 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.
Munzie Well is traditionally associated with Saint Mungo (also known as Saint Kentigern), the patron saint of Glasgow, and is believed to have healing properties, particularly for eye ailments. The well's name derives from the Gaelic "Munna" or "Mungo," reflecting the widespread medieval tradition of dedicating holy wells to local saints.

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