What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records St Matthew's Well, Roslin 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 Matthew's Well in Roslin is traditionally associated with St Matthew, one of the four Evangelists, and is linked to local Christian pilgrimage practices. Holy wells dedicated to St Matthew were often visited for healing, particularly for ailments of the eyes and digestive system, reflecting broader medieval Christian devotional customs in Scotland.
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Places near here
Roslin, Roslin CemeteryCemetery (20th Century) · 102 yd
Roslin, Roslin ChapelSundial (post Medieval) · 170 yd
Roslin, Collegehill HouseInn (period Unassigned), Pit (period Unassigned), Organic Material (charcoal)(period Unassigned) · 185 yd
Rosslyn ChapelHeritage attraction · 208 yd
Roslin Glen, FootbridgeFootbridge (period Unassigned) · 225 yd
War MemorialMemorial · 267 yd
Rosslyn CastleCastle · 290 yd
Roslin CastleCastle (medieval) · 291 yd
North Esk RiverBridge (16th Century) - (17th Century) · 301 yd
Roslin, Main StreetNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 917 yd
Roslin Glen Gunpowder MillVisitor information · 1057 yd
Battle of RoslinMajor battlefield · 1456 yd