Ben Newe
Holy Well (Period Unassigned), Coin(S), Pin(S)
Site Name Ben Newe
Classification Holy Well (Period Unassigned), Coin(S), Pin(S)
Canmore ID 16782
Site Number NJ31SE 6
NGR NJ 3817 1431
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/16782
- Council Aberdeenshire
- Parish Glenbuchat
- Former Region Grampian
- Former District Gordon
- Former County Aberdeenshire
NJ31SE 6 3817 1431.
There is an alleged holy well (a pool of rainwater) on the summit of Ben Newe. Macfarlane (W Macfarlane 1906-8) records that the well was renowned for its cures. Some years before 1866 (Name Book 1866) many pins were found in the well, and coins and charms were offered in recent years (W D Simpson 1942). The well may be the sacred place (the Celtic 'nemeton') preserved in the 'Newe' element of Ben Newe (W J Watson 1926).
Name Book 1866; W Macfarlane 1906-8; W J Watson 1926; W D Simpson 1942.
A rainwater well in a fold in the rock on the summit of Ben Newe at NJ 3817 1431. Offerings of coins are still made.
Surveyed at 1/2500
Visited by OS (N K B) 29 August 1968.
This well is situated at an altitude of 565m OD.
NMRS, MS/712/43.
There is no change to the existing record.
Information from RCAHMS (JRS), 20 January 1999.
