What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records St Peter's Well, Kirkton 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 Peter's Well is associated with St Peter, a widely venerated Christian saint, and like many holy wells in Scotland, it may have been linked to early Christian pilgrimage or healing traditions. Holy wells dedicated to St Peter often feature in folklore related to protection, healing, and baptismal rites, reflecting both Christian and pre-Christian influences.
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Places near here
Kirkton FarmLithic Implement (flint)(period Unassigned) · 393 yd
Mill of LaithersFarmhouse (period Unassigned), Farmstead (period Unassigned) · 452 yd
Little RibraeFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 635 yd
Boat of MuireskPalisaded Enclosure (period Unassigned) · 1377 yd
Scobach WoodWood · 1689 yd
Cottown WoodForest · 1.6 mi
Turriff CastleCastle (medieval), Motte (medieval)(possible) · 1.6 mi
Mercat CrossMemorial · 1.7 mi
Turriff, CemeteryCemetery (19th Century) · 2.3 mi
Auldtown HillMountain / peak · 2.6 mi
ArdfourNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 2.9 mi
Clunie HillMountain / peak · 3.3 mi