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Law Knowe, Niddrie, Edinburgh, Midlothian
Tumulus (destroyed): OS Grid Reference – NT 3076 7177 Archaeology & History Long since gone, this little-known burial mound could once be seen not far from the old mansion of Niddrie House. The only reference I’ve found of it is in … Continue reading
Posted in Cairns, Tombs, Tumuli, Midlothian, Scotland
Tagged antiquarian, antiquities, Archaeology, Bronze Age, burial, cairns, death, druids, Edinburgh, heritage, Liberton, midlothian, moots, neolithic, Niddrie, prehistoric sites, sacred sites, Scotland, tombs, tumuli, tumulus
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Our Lady’s Well, Straiton, Loanhead, Midlothian
Holy Well (destroyed): OS Grid Reference – NT 2728 6669 Archaeology & History This is another all-but-forgotten holy well once dedicated to the Virgin Mary, close to the south-side of Edinburgh’s outer ring-road. It would seem to have been one … Continue reading
Posted in Holy Wells, Midlothian, Scotland
Tagged animism, antiquarian, antiquities, Archaeology, earth mysteries, Edinburgh, healing wells, heritage, Holy Wells, Liberton, Loanhead, medieval history, midlothian, Pentland, sacred sites, sacred wells, Scotland, Scottish history, Straiton, Virgin Mary, water
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Our Lady’s Well, Liberton, Edinburgh, Midlothian
Holy Well: OS Grid Reference – NT 2640 7008 Also Known as: Canmore ID 52100 Lady’s Well Archaeology & History In Thomas Whyte’s (1792) lengthy survey of Liberton village, as it was in the 1790s, we come across what seems to be … Continue reading
Posted in Holy Wells, Midlothian, Scotland
Tagged animism, antiquarian, antiquities, Archaeology, christianity, Craigmillar, earth mysteries, Edinburgh, healing wells, heritage, holy waters, Holy Wells, Liberton, medieval history, midlothian, sacred sites, Scotland, St. Cuthbert, St. Mary, Virgin Mary, water
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St. Michael’s Well, Edinburgh, Midlothian
Holy Well (destroyed): OS Grid Reference – NT 2618 7353 Also Known as: Canmore ID 75958 Silver Well Archaeology & History This ‘holy well of the dragon-slayer’ could once be found close to where old Cowgate meets St Mary’s Street. Highlighted … Continue reading
Posted in Holy Wells, Midlothian, Scotland
Tagged antiquarian, antiquities, Archaeology, christianity, dragons, earth mysteries, Edinburgh, hagiology, heritage, Holy Wells, medieval history, midlothian, myth, sacred sites, saints, Scotland, St. Michael, water
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Ancient & Holy Wells of Edinburgh
Ancient & Holy Wells of Edinburgh by Paul Bennett Northern Antiquarian: Alva 2017. Kindle edition – 123 pages. Price – £3.99 This is the first detailed guide ever written on the holy wells and healing springs in and around the … Continue reading
Posted in Books & Reviews, Holy Wells, Scotland
Tagged Arthur's Seat, christianity, Colinton, customs, Duddingston, earth mysteries, Edinburgh, Edinburgh fringe, folklore, healing springs, Holy Wells, hydromancy, legends, Leith, Liberton, midlothian, myths, Pentland Hills, sacred sites, saints, Scotland, Scottish history, spa wells, tourist attractions, traditions, water
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Our Lady’s Well (2), Liberton, Edinburgh, Midlothian
Holy Well (destroyed): OS Grid Reference – NT 2763 6970 Also Known as: Canmore ID 51720 Christening Well Lady Well Archaeology & History Mentioned in passing by John Geddie (1926)—who was skeptical of any ‘holy’ associations here—this was one of two … Continue reading
Posted in Holy Wells, Midlothian, Scotland
Tagged antiquarian, antiquities, Archaeology, christianity, Craigmillar, earth mysteries, Edinburgh, healing wells, Holy Wells, Liberton, midlothian, sacred sites, Scotland, St. Cuthbert, Virgin Mary, water
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Dalry, Edinburgh, Midlothian
Standing Stone (destroyed): OS Grid Reference – NT 2421 7317 Archaeology & History Not far from Edinburgh city centre, heading out towards Haymarket just off Morrison Street where the large car-park is, once stood a possible prehistoric standing stone. Not … Continue reading
Posted in Midlothian, Scotland, Standing Stones
Tagged antiquarian, antiquities, Archaeology, Bronze Age, Dalry, earth mysteries, Edinburgh, follies, Haymarket, heritage, megalithic, Megaliths, midlothian, monoliths, neolithic, prehistoric sites, sacred sites, Scotland, Standing Stones
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Cross Well, Musselburgh, East Lothian
Holy Well: OS Grid Reference – NT 34629 72739 Archaeology & History Musselburgh has had an ancient fair—held upon St. James’ Day (July 25)—for many centuries. It was held along the old High Street by a more ancient Market Cross … Continue reading
Vicar’s Well, Musselburgh, East Lothian
Holy Well (destroyed): OS Grid-Reference – NT 3452 7264 Archaeology & History First mentioned in the Scottish Statistical Account of 1845, its name originates from being attached to the vicarage of nearby St. Michael’s church. Highlighted on the 1853 township … Continue reading
Posted in Holy Wells, Lothian, East, Scotland
Tagged antiquarian, antiquities, Archaeology, dialect, East Lothian, healing, historic Scotland, Holy Wells, Inveresk, midlothian, Musselburgh, sacred sites, water
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St. Margaret’s Well, Edinburgh Castle, Midlothian
Holy Well: OS Grid Reference – NT 25084 73618 Also Known as: Canmore ID 52080 Getting Here Along the more western end of Princes Street, looking up at the castle, wander into the park below and walk towards the railway line. There’s … Continue reading
Posted in Holy Wells, Midlothian, Scotland
Tagged antiquarian, antiquities, Archaeology, christianity, earth mysteries, Edinburgh, Edinburgh castle, healing wells, heritage, historic Scotland, Holy Wells, medieval history, midlothian, midsummer, sacred sites, saints, St. Margaret, water
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