Holywellsofthenorth

I research Holy Wells 💧 mostly in N. England and SW Scotland

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Genzia's Well, Glenluce, #dumfriesandgalloway according to The Gallovidian, a servant maid named Genzia from nearby Balkail House was murdered at the well and her hair could be seen waving and rippling in the water.

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Artist impression of Hillfort c. 600 CE on Trusty's Hill #gatehouseoffleet. The rock cut basin at entrance (some remains intact) is thought to have been a ceremonial well.

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Visiting the Green Well of Scotland
Outdoor Group Discussion
Sat 30th April, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

A discussion about the Green Well of Scotland's past, present & future role in the community.

https://t.co/KGGfeblPmZ

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During the 19th century, it turned out that Image Pool in Dalry contained its own unexpected treasures...

#LostWellsOfGalloway
#LoveDandG

[Dumfries & Galloway Libraries @DumGalLibraries]

Here's one for the #folklore heads amongst you! Very exciting news from @MostlyGhostly_

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@WellHopper Really want to go here

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This Saturday (24 July) 10 am #dgwgo #history #holywells #dumfriesshire #history

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History, folklore and some gorgeous scenery awaits those lucky enough to be joining Dr. Peter Hewitt this Saturday, for a guided Walk to St. Bryde's Well, part of #AnnanHistoryFest. Tickets: https://t.co/Rqf1n8KBpW Photo by @Holywellsofthe1 @AnnanHistory #LoveDandG @HereScotland

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Come and join me Sat 24th July at 10am for a guided walk from #Annan to Brydekirk and the holy well of St. Bryde. #dumfriesandgalloway #dumfriesshire #folklore #southwestscotland #holywells

[Mostly Ghostly Tours @MostlyGhostly_]

History, folklore and some gorgeous scenery awaits those lucky enough to be joining Dr. Peter Hewitt this Saturday, for a guided Walk to St. Bryde's Well, part of #AnnanHistoryFest. Tickets: https://t.co/Rqf1n8KBpW Photo by @Holywellsofthe1 @AnnanHistory #LoveDandG @HereScotland

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@naillmaccailein @PeterHe83111667 I doing a guided walk to the well on Saturday 24 July as part of Annan History Town Festival 😎

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@BBCMOTD If Austria can get Alaba down that rh side I think they can get something

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@BBCMOTD Yellow, dangerous play

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Like the look of #austria, Alaba taking up decent positions, good possession @BBCSport @BBCMOTD #EURO2020

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Some more results from our #LostWellsOfGalloway project - this time a selection of wells around #Kirkcudbright

#LoveDandG

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**'Lost Wells of Galloway' paper accepted at national archaeological conference**

The @GglpArchaeology led initiative has been chosen for discussion at the prestigious Archaeological Research in progress (ARP) conference.

Full story: https://t.co/XHWVNjbCVk

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@dgplacenames It's a beaut

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Chipper Finnan or the Well of Finnan, Chapel Finian #dumfriesandgalloway c. 900-1000 AD.

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The Rumbling Well, Buittle, near Dalbeattie,  Dumfries & Galloway. A spring of water issuing from the base of a hillside, near the shore of Dalbeattie Resevoir. It is mentioned in 1684 as the resort of sick people, who left money or clothes as a thank-offering.

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"Fairies' Well", Kelton Parish, Dumfries & Galloway. The Ordnance Survey Name Books say: "A small spring well on the farm of Loch Hill and close to the margin of Spout Burn. It is traditionally handed down as being formerly the haunt of fairies, hence the name."

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Sounding Kettle, #Kirkcudbright. #lostwellsofgalloway @GglpArchaeology #springs #wells