What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records St Mary's Well, Chapel of Garioch as Holy Well (medieval), Well (post 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 Mary's Well, near the Chapel of Garioch, is traditionally associated with St Mary and was used for healing and spiritual purposes. Local folklore suggests that the well was visited for curing ailments, particularly those related to the eyes, and was likely a site of pilgrimage during the medieval period.
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Places near here
Chapel of Garioch War MemorialMemorial · 232 yd
Leslie's CrossMemorial · 238 yd
Chapel of GariochAnimal Burial (19th Century), Rig and Furrow (post Medieval) · 345 yd
Chapel of Garioch, SchoolSchool (period Unassigned) · 581 yd
BlairFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 878 yd
Gallows HillEnclosure (period Unassigned) · 1197 yd
Balquhain CastleCastle (medieval) · 1560 yd
The Maiden StoneHeritage attraction · 1716 yd
Pitcaple WoodForest · 1.1 mi
Maiden CastleEnclosure (period Unassigned), Fort (period Unassigned), Quarry (period Unassigned) · 1.5 mi
KnockinglewsMountain / peak · 1.7 mi
East Aquhorthies Stone CircleHeritage attraction · 2.2 mi