MHG33063 - St Fergus Well, Wick
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- HOLY WELL (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
St Fergus Well marked on 1st ed OS. By 19th century lies outside SE corner of cemetery (that appears to have been truncated) to W of steep path that lies up E side of graveyard to High St. NO longer marked - HAW 4/2004
(ND 3618 5109) St Fergus's Well (NR) (site of)
OS 6" map, (1968)
The remains of the former parish church and the site of its holy well, both dedicated to St Fergus (fl 721 AD). An early cross-marked stone, dug up near the church is in Thurso Museum
Craven 1908.
The holy well was a well of spring water immediately under the graveyard
ONB 1872
No trace of St Fergus' Well was found.
Visited by OS (J B) 18 August 1982
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 3618 5109 (4m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND35SE |
| Civil Parish | WICK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/9136 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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