The Well, Burghead

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The Well, Burghead

Image: © Colin Smith Taken: 9 Jul 2008

Inside a large arched cavern on Burghead Headland is this amazing old well. It dates back to Pictish times and may well have even been used for baptisms - there is a ledge just below water level. http://website.lineone.net/~cathm19/

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Image Location

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Latitude
57.703505
Longitude
-3.49405