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Unless otherwise stated, this image is the copyright of the submitter. Contact them for permission to reproduce it. |  | | Description | The well is also known as the Oily Well because of the oily film which floated on it’s water. This was caused by the water flowing through a layer of oil shale and it’s waters had a reputation for curing eczema and other skin diseases.
The well is thought to date from the 15th century and in 1617 James IV ordered that a stone wellhouse with steps for easy access be built. This was almost completely destroyed by Cromwell’s men in 1650. Today the wellhouse is a small vaulted structure dating from the late 19th century. I couldn’t see into the well through the locked door so don’t know if it still has water.
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