MHG39459 - Holy Well, Achscoriclate
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- HOLY WELL (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
(ND 0814 4428) St Bridget's Chapel (NR) (rems of)
(ND 0810 4434) Well (NR)
OS 6" map, (1962)
A structureless heap of stones is said to be ruins of of Chapel of St Bridget. It is situated about 100 yds NE of Achscoraclate. A short distance NNW of ruins is a so-called holy well, still in use.
RCAHMS 1911, visited 1910.
At this site is a large mound of earth and stones, some 0.7m high, on top of which are a number of large stones set on edge. The stones appear to outline a rectangular structure with a rounded W end, measuring 10.6m E-W by 7.5m transversely. Within this setting is a mutilated area with several large stones scattered about. The well is about 80m NNW of this; it is still in use.
Visited by OS (W D J) 15 April 1961.
The supposed remains of St Bridget's Chapel are as described by previous field investigator. The structure surmounting mound cannot be identified as a chapel; those stones which are exposed and in situ are not typical of such a structure being in most cases set on edge, neither do they conform to any known, recognisable pattern. No historical evidence is obtainable in local libraries; the nearby croft of Achscoriclate is deserted and no one could be found in locality with a knowledge of area.
The well is as described, and usable.
Revised at 1:10560. Visited by OS (N K B) 28 April 1982.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SHG1654 Text/Publication/Article: Myatt, L J. 1975. 'The early ecclesiastical remains of Halkirk Parish', Caithness Fld Club Bulletin Vol. 1 April 1975, p.55-61. Caithness Fld Club Bulletin. 55-61. 55, 56.
- --- SHG2664 Text/Report: RCAHMS. 1911. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments and Constructions of Scotland. Third report and inventory of monuments and constructions in the county of Caithness. . 47, No. 168.
- --- SHG3470 Text/Publication/Volume: Watson, G.. 1991. Caithness Chapel Sites.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 0813 4427 (4m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND04SE |
| Civil Parish | HALKIRK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/7611 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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