Loch Ma Naire
Holy Well (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Loch Ma Naire
Classification Holy Well (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 6303
Site Number NC75SW 15
NGR NC 726 537
NGR Description NC c. 726 537
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Highland
- Parish Farr
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Sutherland
- Former County Sutherland
NC75SW 15 c. 726 537.
A holy well in the vicinity of Loch ma Naire (Horsburgh 1870) (NC 726 537) had a place in the ceremonies associated with the healing properties which made the loch a resort of sick people from the neighbouring counties as late as the mid - 19th century.
NSA 1845; J Horsburgh 1870; Name Book 1873.
The holy well has not located during field investigation.
Visited by OS (J L D) 6 May 1960
No change to the previous field report.
Visited by OS (J M) 19 July 1977.
