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Prestwick

Holy Well(s) (medieval)
Prestwick
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Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Prestwick as Holy Well(s) (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.
Prestwick Holy Well is associated with Saint Bride (Brigid), a widely venerated Celtic saint linked to healing and fertility. Traditionally, the well was visited for its curative properties, particularly for ailments of the eyes and general wellness, with rituals often performed at dawn or on significant feast days.

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