
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Restenneth Priory as Coffin (medieval), Priory (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.
Restenneth Priory, located near Aberdeen, was a 12th-century Augustinian priory associated with Saint Peter and Saint Paul. The site has historical significance as a place of pilgrimage and religious observance in medieval Scotland. Local tradition links the area with healing practices, though specific folklore or holy wells connected to the priory are not well documented.
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Green HillMountain / peak · 1.2 mi
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