What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records St Michael's Well as Holy Well (medieval)(possible). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1km. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
St Michael's Well is associated with St Michael, a widely venerated archangel in Christian tradition, often linked to protection and healing. Holy wells dedicated to St Michael were commonly visited for their supposed curative properties, particularly for ailments related to the lungs or respiratory system.
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