MHG3805 - King Duncan's Well
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Type and Period (1)
- WELL (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
NH64SE 1 6823 4470.
(NH 68 23 44 70) King Duncan's Well {NR}
OS 6"map, (1938)
"King Duncan's Well....This name applies to a spring which supplies the surrounding inhabitants with water. It is built in with stonework surmounted by an iron paling, and was at one time kept in good repair. It is so called from the supposition that King Duncan was buried a short distance South East of the Well.
Name Book 1868.
A modern stone reservoir (covered) bearing the inscription "King Duncan's Well", marks this well. The well is in a dilapidated condition. Visited by OS (W D J) 29 March 1960.
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6823 4469 (8m by 7m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH64SE |
| Civil Parish | INVERNESS AND BONA |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/13490 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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