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St Colm's Well, Belhelvie

Holy Well (medieval)

What is recorded here

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records St Colm's Well, Belhelvie 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.
St Colm's Well is associated with St Colm (also known as Columba of Terryglass), an Irish monk and missionary active in Scotland during the 7th century. The well is traditionally believed to have healing properties, particularly for eye ailments, and was likely a site of pilgrimage and Christian devotion in medieval times.

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