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St Lawrence's Well, Duffus

Holy Well (medieval)

What is recorded here

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records St Lawrence's Well, Duffus 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 Lawrence's Well is associated with St Lawrence, a Christian martyr venerated in the medieval Christian tradition, particularly in Scotland. The well was likely used for healing rituals and pilgrimages, reflecting the widespread practice of venerating saints and holy wells in the medieval period for physical and spiritual cure.

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