Fuaran A' Mhinisteir
Well (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Fuaran A' Mhinisteir
Classification Well (Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) Church Of Petty
Canmore ID 14193
Site Number NH74NW 1
NGR NH 7387 4978
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Highland
- Parish Petty
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Inverness
- Former County Inverness-shire
NH74NW 1 7387 4978.
There was a sea-well near the Church of Petty, the water of which was regarded as a special remedy for 'Whooping - cough' as well as other diseases.
A Fraser 1878.
The well is situated at NH 7387 4978 ('Fuaran a Mhinisteir' on 6" map) at the base of a bank. Although washed by the tide it is almost dried-up and no longer in use. There are no structural remains.
Visited by OS (EGC) 26 April 1962.
