Samson's Walls
Holy Well (Medieval)
Site Name Samson's Walls
Classification Holy Well (Medieval)
Alternative Name(s) Sanct Sainis Wallis
Canmore ID 58637
Site Number NT75SE 17
NGR NT 78 53
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/58637
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Langton
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Berwickshire
- Former County Berwickshire
NT75SE 17 78 53.
Samson's Walls, Duns, This name, now obsolete, was called Sanct Sainis Wallis in 1543. It possibly refers to Seghine or Seighen, abbot of Iona in the 7th century, while there is also a 6th century St Senan Walls is the old Scots for Wells.
J B Johnston 1940.
Note (2 December 2019)
The location, classification and period of this site have been reviewed.
