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Aberdeen, Old Aberdeen, St John's Well

Holy Well (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Aberdeen, Old Aberdeen, St John's Well

Classification Holy Well (Period Unassigned)

Canmore ID 20077

Site Number NJ90NW 171

NGR NJ 939 089

NGR Description NJ c. 939 089

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Aberdeen, City Of
  • Parish Aberdeen
  • Former Region Grampian
  • Former District City Of Aberdeen
  • Former County Aberdeenshire

Archaeology Notes

NJ90NW 171 c. 939 089.

The cathedral (NJ90NW 9) had ' ... a large churchyard, the north dyke whereof was placed at the foot of the brae, where St John's Well is, the water of which was brought into the church at the north door, for baptisms, and cleansing the vessels.

W Orem 1830.

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