1 10 5 https://glenkensarchive.scot/glenkens_archive/files/original/16/562/GGLP-CYDI-Lost-Wells-Intro-Sheet.pdf db41c5f1fd733ed0a5dfcaa3e9ccf615 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lost Wells of Galloway – Introduction Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lost Wells Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource GGLP Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document We’re looking for your help to rediscover our lost wells and bring their stories back to life. All you need is internet access and we’ll introduce you to the many free resources available right at your fingertips. We’ll give you an area to focus your research on – you can then hunt through old maps to identify any named wells that appear in your area and then see what you can find out about their history and the origins of the names. There are over 600 healing wells across Scotland for curing anything from gout and hangovers through to blindness and ‘lunacy’. Separate healing wells can also be found for curing the ailments of animals! Green Well of Scot lan d, Carsphairn Wells come in all shapes and sizes, from simple ponds or springs in the ground through to more substantial stone-lined features. So it’s not just named wells that we’re interested in, but any named water sources including springs, pools and watering holes. Even placenames that hint at the site of a water source which has since been lost are worth including. What’s so special about Wells? In the days before indoor plumbing, wells were obviously essential Visitors to clootie to the everyday needs of the people, but many held importance wells would leave small which surpassed merely keeping hydrated (although that is scraps of cloth - clooties – pretty important). behind and as the cloth degraded, then the sick would Scattered across our landscape from the centre of towns and heal. At many of these sites, cities to, quite literally, the middle of nowhere, wells have cloths still remain, since anyone long been associated with both healing and cursing. Some removing the offering are simply linked with the people who drank from them, while is believed to fall victim to others are named after saints, the devil, fairies, the dead, the same misfortunes hermits – the list goes on! They are shrouded in folklore, myths which befell and legends and play an important role in our cultural heritage. its owner. Despite this importance, many of these wells, springs and pools have long been forgotten and are often overlooked in our records. Why ‘named’ Wells? What’s in a name? Well, where there’s a name there’s a story. The locations of numerous wells can be seen across maps both old and new, but it is the ones that have been given a name that indicate a site which has been important enough to mark in some way. Whether a well became known for its healing properties or was named to commemorate an event or a notable figure – their names can reveal a lot about how people related to these features which were once so renowned. Hartfell Spa St Ninians Well, Upp er Barr For some, we may never know the story and for many, we are likely hearing the result of a tale that has been retold across several generations. It’s possible that there was a practical reason for the stories – to protect vital water sources or to discourage children from venturing too close. Or perhaps they represent the only record of an event or person from local history. Some will reflect the medical reasoning of the time, while others featured prominently in spiritual and religious rites. It is through these names that we can gain insights into the significance they held in both the beliefs and the imaginations of those who visited them – so why not help us see what we can find! Chalybeate waters are mineral spring waters that are rich in iron salts. They have been promoted since the 16th century by doctors for their curative powers, with some even developed as commercial spas in the 18th century. so Where do i start? Holy wells can be associated with the site of a church or can sit along a pilgrimage route. Many saints are remembered at wells and springs, with several said to have supernaturally created the wells which bear their name. Some wells are named after the offerings that people would leave. These include pin wells and even a cheese well at Minch Moor in the Borders, where travellers would make offerings of cheese to allow them to pass unmolested thanks to the protection of the fairies. It’s simple, just email Helen at helen.keron@dumgal.gov.uk and we’ll assign you a ‘map square’ that will be exclusive to you. We will email you an image of the map square, marked with its corner coordinates, and we’ll tell you what parish it’s in. This map square will represent the area for your research to focus on – look through the mapping to see what named wells, springs and pools you can spot within your map square and then go on to see what you can find out about them. We’ve attached a detailed guide to help you get started. Let us know if there is a specific area or even a specific well that you would like to research and we’ll send you the relevant map square. Or if you’re happy to have a random one picked out for you, just say. Once you have finished finding out as much as you can about your area, then you can have another of course! What Will happen With the information? We’ll compile all of the information that you send us to create a database of named wells, springs and pools within the Galloway Glens area, which will then be sent to both the Dumfries and Galloway Museums Service and the Dumfries and Galloway Council Archaeology Service. This will preserve the knowledge and make it publicly available, but it will also highlight the sites as a consideration for any future developments proposed in their area. Moffat Well There’s also a private Facebook group for you to join if you’d like: Search for ‘Lost Wells of the Galloway Glens’ on Facebook and ask to join or email Helen.keron@dumgal.gov.uk for the link. You can ask questions, let others know about any good resources you find and also share any discoveries that you make along the way! You can also feel free to share with us on social media what you’ve managed to find – we’re always interested and love a good photograph! Simply tag us by including @GGLPArchaeology in your post or tweet. lost Wells podcast We’ve commissioned a local Creative Producer, Katch Holmes, to see what inspiration our Lost Wells can provide for a series of podcasts about this topic. She’ll be closely involved with the project, seeing what stories you unearth and how she can present them differently. We’re really excited about this creative response to the Lost Wells – let’s see where it can take us! any more questions? If you have any questions about this project, just email helen.keron@dumgal.gov.uk or get in touch with us through the Can You Dig It Facebook or Twitter accounts (@GGLPArchaeology). can you dig it supporters Thanks as ever to the funders of CYDI: Historic Environment Scotland and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. It is thanks to them that we can put on all these events and projects for free. Thanks as well to the Can You Dig It steering group, who give up their time to keep us on the straight and narrow, and to Dr Peter Hewitt of the D&G Museums Service for his support for this project. Also to Rathmell Archaeology who are delivering the Can You Dig It project for the Galloway Glens. Thank you all!  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lost Wells of Galloway – Introduction Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GGLP_102 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource GGLP Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource GCAT Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2020 Description An account of the resource An online project to help to rediscover our lost wells and bring their stories back to life. GGLP heritage https://glenkensarchive.scot/glenkens_archive/files/original/16/563/GGLP-CYDI-Lost-Wells-Guidance-Sheet.pdf bd1f5585aec86b3337a8649a478157b0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lost Wells of Galloway – Guidance Sheet Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lost Wells Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource GGLP Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Your ‘How To’ Guide for well researcH 1. Pro TiP Start by having a look at the modern mapping to see if there are any named wells, Keep an image of your map square close springs or pools still shown, or if there are any to hand (print it out, have it on your placenames which could suggest that such a feature phone or open in a window on the was once there. Remember to double check any computer) or write a note of the names that appear in blue lettering, as this will often places in each corner to use as a rough denote a water feature. Also look for alternate guide for the area’s extent when looking spellings, such as ‘wiel’, or even the use of the at the mapping. word ‘hole’. You can use Pastmap, www.pastmap.org.uk, for this – entering one of your corner coordinates into its search bar will take you straight to your location and zooming in will bring up more detailed maps. 2. You can also check in case there is an entry for your well in the available layers on Pastmap – although you’ll likely find that most of them don’t have one. Have a quick look though to see if there are any known sites in the vicinity which could relate to your well, such as a church or a particular farmstead. Pro TiP While viewing the maps on the National Library of Scotland, the grid reference for wherever your cursor is sitting appears in the bottom right corner – you can use this to get a more accurate location for your site if needed. 3. Keep a note of anything you find and their coordinates – click on the map and these will pop up under Easting/Northing on the left-hand side. 4. Now it’s time to search through historical maps using the National Library of Scotland’s digital library catalogue. There are several ways to search their catalogue, but we suggest heading to https://maps.nls.uk/ geo/explore/. Under 1. Select a category – choose ‘Scotland’. You change the transparency of the map overlay and also change the base map to help you orientate but, as with Pastmap, you can also search for specific coordinates via the Search by National Grid Reference option. Then work your way through the mapping – we suggest starting with the more recognisable modern mapping and working backwards through time to help you get your eye in a bit better. 5. Keep a note of which maps your wells appear on, and Pro TiP check for any older wells that might not appear on the modern mapping. It’s good to try and establish the earliest Be sure to include the OS Six and latest dates for when your site appears (if it’s not Inch, 1843-1882 map in your search still being mapped today). Also keep a note of any – it is the earliest mapping to have alternative spellings that you come across – this might a level of detail similar to what we prove helpful in later research. see today and it is often the earliest appearance for many features. The OS By the time you reach as far back as Roy’s Military surveyed different areas at different Survey from the mid-18th century, it’s unlikely that the times – you can find the year of mapping will be detailed enough to show the sites of publication for your area in the wells, but if you’ve been chasing any placenames then it’s bottom right corner as worth a look to see if the name goes back that far. you zoom in. 6. 7. Before you finish with the mapping, check through the other options under 1. Select a category to see what others are available. Specifically, we suggest checking Scotland, Estate Maps as the DAMP project has ensured a great coverage of these in our area. 8. If you’ve managed to add any new wells to your list from the old mapping, then it might be worth checking Pastmap again to see if it has an entry or if there are any known sites in the vicinity that it could relate to. 9. If you find any other good resources while on your hunt, then we’d love to hear about them! We can then share them with your fellow researchers. Armed with your list of names, it’s time to head over to Scotland’s Places – https://scotlandsplaces.gov.uk – to check out the Ordnance Survey namebook. This contains a wealth of information on the placenames which appear on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey and can often give background information on their origins. You just need to enter the name of your site into the search bar in the top right. A few records from all over Scotland might appear but your best bet is likely to be the Kirkcudbrightshire OS Name Books. If you don’t get any hits, then this is where you can try out some of the alternate spellings that you noted down or perhaps make your search more general by only trying a part of the name. If you find anything, then write it down and keep a note of the reference number that appears at the far right of the entry’s name on the website e.g. OS1/20/46/21. 10. Next up – the Place-Names of the Galloway Glens Database at https://kcb-placenames. glasgow.ac.uk/place-names/. This database also references the Ordnance Survey Namebook but might contain additional information relating to the name’s meaning. You can either search for your site in the search bar or select Browse place-names. You can then select your Parish and a map will appear showing all of the available entries marked as points. This might be a good option so that you can check your area for any other sites that you might not be aware of. Note that the database doesn’t cover all of the Kirkcudbright area. 11. Lastly, it is always worth doing a general internet search for your sites – there is a wealth of websites and We’ve picked out the resources that we think resources out there created by local people will be most helpful in your search, but there or others who are interested in specific areas are many others out there which you of heritage. If you have identified your well or might find helpful. For a full guide to what’s spring as being of a certain type e.g. holy or available, have a look at healing, then it’s also worth having a search https://gallowayglens.org/wp-content/uploads/ for any information about the background 2020/04/Workshop-Notes-Web-based-Research.pdf to that type of well which add further depth to your research. Pro TiP Remember: Many of these wells are centuries old and the origins of their name may be long lost. For some you might not get more than a name and a point on a map – don’t be disheartened. If your search is coming up empty, then move on to the next well. The name and location is enough to mark it as a site and there are plenty more to look at. Sometimes the information just isn’t there. Remember as well that we’re limited to what’s available online for the time being - there might be more to find elsewhere when archives start opening up again! How To submiT Your findinGs and wHaT To include: Once you’ve completed your research into a well, spring or pool, let us know everything you’ve found out by emailing it to helen.keron@dumgal.gov.uk. Whatever you find will be more than we had, although here’s a wee checklist of information that you might include if you can – although remembering that some wells will have more records than others. The name of your well, spring or pool, and any alternate spellings that you came across. The coordinates that you were able to get from the mapping websites. A list of maps that the site appears on, showing it’s progression over time – see if you can establish the first map that it appears on and the last (or if it’s still present on modern maps) Does it have an entry in the Ordnance Survey Namebook? Take a note of what’s written in its entry and also the reference number from the top of the webpage e.g. OS1/20/46/21 Any other information that you have been able to find about your well or possibly that type of well in general – include the website or book where you found it, and also maybe a link if possible. VisiTinG Your well: This project is aimed at online research with a hope to visiting some of the wells once the restrictions ease. But if one of your wells lives near you and you’d like to see if it’s still there, then feel free - but please keep safe! These are old wells and they are not always well-defined features surrounded by a stone wall. Some are simply small ponds in the ground and many are likely to be so overgrown that you could easily step on them without realising. We can’t guarantee that Lassie will always come to the rescue, so here are some tips to consider: Take your time and watch your step – aim for good weather and clear visibility. Take a walking stick or similar to prod the ground with to check it’s solid before you step on it. If you’re heading somewhere away from public view, then maybe take someone with you or at least let them know where you’re going. Avoid walking into waterlogged areas and watch out for areas of rushes or reeds. Be particularly careful if there has been a lot of rain which will only add to water levels. If you get to the well’s location and the area is overgrown, waterlogged or covered by rushes/ reeds, then don’t wade in. Have a look from a safe distance and take a photo from there – even noting that the location of the well as waterlogged is a good indicator that you’re in the right place. Watch out for animals that might be lurking. Depending on the time of year, avoid bare ankles or legs in long grass – ticks are common, opportunistic & spread Lyme Disease. Tuck your trousers into your shoes! Be wary of entering private land – please ask permission. You might find the owners are receptive to finding out more about what’s on their land. And despite historical accounts that a well has amazing curative powers, they’re not quite up to the health and safety standards of the 21st century – however tempting it might be for that hangover, please don’t try a sip!  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lost Wells of Galloway – Guidance Sheet Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GGLP_103 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource GGLP Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource GCAT Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2020 Description An account of the resource An online project to help to rediscover our lost wells and bring their stories back to life. GGLP heritage https://glenkensarchive.scot/glenkens_archive/files/original/16/564/GGLP-CYDI-Lost-Wells-of-Galloway-Map-of-Named-Results.pdf 87368634b33a8949d4dfb33aacb3dea7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lost Wells of Galloway – Map of Named Results Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lost Wells Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource GGLP Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Lost Wells Key Named Wells Named Pools Green Well of Scotland Coastal Sites Carsphairn Dalry Five Pound Well Balmaclellan New Galloway Mossdale Parton St Ninian’s Well Gout Well of Larg Lochenbreck Well Crossmichael Laurieston Castle Rumbling Well Douglas CAN YOU Rutherford’s Well DIG IT Kirkcudbright St Glassen’s Well  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lost Wells of Galloway – Map of Named Results Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GGLP_104 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource GGLP Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource GCAT Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2020 Description An account of the resource An online project to help to rediscover our lost wells and bring their stories back to life. GGLP heritage https://glenkensarchive.scot/glenkens_archive/files/original/16/566/GGLP-CYDI-Lost-Wells-of-Galloway-Named-Pools.pdf fe236b6b38413f4ea70af2621a0e1fb2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lost Wells of Galloway – Named Pools Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lost Wells Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource GGLP Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document NAMED POOLS No Name Location Overview Researcher 259478, 573556 257954, 573526 William Ion 1 The Otter Pool 2 Marion's Pool 3 Laggan Pool 257210, 574083 4 Linnfraig 259737, 589284 Pool on the Black Water of Dee at the site of Crannoch Ford. Only appears on modern maps (associated with the Raiders Road). Is a popular tourist attraction and picnic spot. A pool on the Black Water of Dee close to Marion’s Isles. Also close to Orchars farmstead which sits to the southwest. It first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6-inch map of 1851 and continues to appear through to current mapping (2022). The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/78/14) states: "This pool is situated at the West end of the islands called Marion from which it takes its name’. Marion’s Isles entry simply states that they are ‘supposed to have taken their name from a woman of that name". A pool on the Black Water of Dee beside Laggan Ford and near Laggan o’Dee farmstead (which sits to the north of the pool). It first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6inch map of 1851 and continues to appear through to current mapping (2022). The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/53/25) states: "A pool on the Black Water of Dee where Salmon abounds. It takes its name from the farm of Laggan of Dee". A pool on the Water of Deugh as it passes to the east of Dalshangan. It first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6-inch map of 1853 and continues to appear through to current mapping (2022). The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/17/17) describes it as: "A deep pool in the Water of Deugh, and situated at the south end of Dalshangan Plantation." The researcher notes: "the positioning of the name on the map leaves the exact pool location a little unclear. It is printed alongside a rocky constriction in the course of the river and I take it to be the pool above or upstream of this constriction that is referred to". They also note that "At first glance Linnfraig might suggest ScG Linn Fraoich, ‘heather pool’ however it’s unlikely that -fraig is a reflex of fraoich, one would expect -ree, -rie, ry(e) (as perhaps in Dalry). And /-xr-/ > /-fr-/ is phonetically quite possible ... It may be that the underlying form of the specific element is actually ScG creag, ‘a rock’, referring to William Ion William Ion Michael Ansell 5 Bloody Mires 253403, 588852 6 Carse Pool 260036, 587920 7 Cutter's Pool 267497, 546947 8 Red Brae Pool 268041, 556021 the rocky constriction I mentioned above. This is by analogy with Stroanfreggan, which an earlier spelling of 1655 shows as Stronchreigan for ScG Sròn a’ Chreagain (‘the promontory of the rocky place’). This shows that in this area Gaelic ‘ch’ can be represented in Scots by ‘f’. Thus Linn Chreag, ‘pool of rocks’ may be the correct interpretation." This water feature is shown on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map of 1853 and the second edition on 1888-1913 as a small lochan with open water. However, more recent Ordnance Survey mapping shows it as a bog with no open water. It is now in the middle of the huge Forrest Estate monoculture Sitka plantation and indeed has been ploughed over and planted up. It occupies something of a poorly drained col between Torrs and Thorny Hill. There are no burns entering or discharging from the mires. The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/15/29) states: "A small stagnant pool of water on the farm of Darnaw, and a short distance N. West of Thorny Hill, in it at various times sheep have been found drowned hence the name." Carse Pool is located on the Water of Deugh as it passes Dundeugh. It first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6-inch map of 1853 and continues to appear through to current mapping (2022). The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/19/12) describes it as "A deep pool in the Water of Deugh, and situated close on the West side of the Carse of Dundeugh hence the name." The researcher notes: "The Scots word ‘carse’ means ‘a low lying tract of land beside a river’. This word was borrowed into Galloway Gaelic, giving rise to such as Cars Fàda (Carsfad) and Cars Fhèarna (Carsphairn)." Cutter's Pool sits along the eastern side of Kirkcudbright Bay. It first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6-inch map of 1854 and continues to appear through to current mapping (2022). The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/158/38) describes it as "A deep pool about 35 chains in length in the channel of the River Dee, it is both a sheltered & safe anchorage for vessels, and was the place where the revenue cutters used to lie hence the name." One of a series of named pools located along Tarff Water as it runs south from High Bridge of Tarff to Cumstoun. Red Brae Pool first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6inch map of 1852 and continues to appear through to current mapping (2022). Michael Ansell & Jen Cianci Michael Ansell Alison Fabian Lyn Walby 9 Gordon's Pool 268117, 555940 10 Chapel Pool 268204, 555706 11 Sandybrae Pool 268142, 555426 12 Clinton's Pool 268130, 555357 13 Boretree Pool 268351, 555084 14 Battery Pool 268353, 555016 The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/132/23) describes it as “A small pool in Tarf Water situated close to Red Bank hence the name.” One of a series of named pools located along Tarff Water as it runs south from High Bridge of Tarff to Cumstoun. Gordon's Pool first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6inch map of 1852 and continues to appear through to current mapping (2022). The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/132/22) describes it as “A deep pool of water (in the Tarf Water) in which it is [said] a person called Gordon was drowned, hence the name.” One of a series of named pools located along Tarff Water as it runs south from High Bridge of Tarff to Cumstoun. Chapel Pool first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6-inch map of 1852 and continues to appear through to current mapping (2022). The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/132/61) describes it as "A small pool in the Tarf Water, what gave rise to this name is not generally known, it may be from the farm Chapel which is close to it.” One of a series of named pools located along Tarff Water as it runs south from High Bridge of Tarff to Cumstoun. Sandybrae Pool first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6inch map of 1852 and continues to appear through to current mapping (2022). The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/132/23) describes it as “A small pool in Tarf Water situated opposite to Sandybrae hence the name.” One of a series of named pools located along Tarff Water as it runs south from High Bridge of Tarff to Cumstoun. Clinton's Pool first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6inch map of 1852 and continues to appear through to current mapping (2022). The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/132/24) describes it as “A small pool in Tarf [Water] which has its name from a person called Clinton who one time lived convenient.” One of a series of named pools located along Tarff Water as it runs south from High Bridge of Tarff to Cumstoun. Boretree Pool first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6inch map of 1852 and continues to appear through to current mapping (2022). The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/132/13) describes it as “A small pool in Tarf Water which derived its name from a kind of tree growing on its eastern side. Called Boretree in England, called Elder." The spelling 'Alder' is also written on the entry. One of a series of named pools located along Tarff Water as it runs south from High Bridge of Tarff to Cumstoun. Battery Pool first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6-inch map of 1852 and continues to appear through to current mapping (2022). Lyn Walby Lyn Walby Lyn Walby Lyn Walby Lyn Walby Lyn Walby 15 Lint Hole 268589, 554476 16 Lochan of Vice 268986, 561261 17 Horse Pool 259942, 580988 18 Englishmen's Dub 264230, 573127 19 Bell's Pool 262138, 590321 20 Craig Pool 263539, 592076 The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/132/14) describes it as "A small pool in Tarf [Water] on its eastern side is a [small?] battery which prevents the water from breaking over the fields hence the name." One of a series of named pools located along Tarff Water as it runs south from High Bridge of Tarff to Cumstoun. A pool named Lint Hole first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6-inch map of 1852 and continues to appear through to current mapping (2022). The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/132/90) describes it as “A small pool in the Water of Tarf, it derives its name from lint being steeped at this spot.” A pool near to the summit of Whirstone Hill. It first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6-inch map of 1852 and continues to appear through to current mapping (2022). The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/109/18) states: "A small cavity at the western extremity of Whirstone Hill. It is filled with water two thirds of the year, the remainder which occurs during drought it is perfectly dry, the rocks immediately about it are of a dark color and tradition says that the Devil frequents it, hence the name." Horse Pool is located along Glenlee Burn to the east of Ford House. It first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6-inch map of 1853 and continues to appear through to current mapping (2022). The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/36/20) describes it as "A deep pool of water in Glenlee Burn, a horse at one time [?] been lost in it hence the name." A pool named Englishmen's Dub first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6-inch map of 1853 and continues to appear through to current (2022) mapping. Englishmen's Dub is located along the Lowran Burn on the eastern side of Cairn Edward Hill. The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/57/19) describes it as: "A deep pool in Lowran Burn out of which two Englishmen had been got drowned hence the name." A pool named Bell's Pool first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6-inch map of 1853 and continues to appear through to current mapping (2022). Bell's Pool is located along the Water of Ken, to the north of High Bridge of Ken. The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/17/11) describes it as "A considerable pool in the "Water of Ken" and close to "Bell's Craig" it is said to have been a favourite pool of a person (while Angling) named Bell hence the name "Bell's Pool". A pool named Craig Pool first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6-inch map of 1853 and continues to appear through to current mapping (2022). Craig Pool is located along the Water of Ken, to the north of Smittons Bridge. Lyn Walby Jennifer Roberts Dru Hatcher Keith Hamblin Susan Smyth Susan Smyth 21 Image Pool 264373, 591668 22 Big Alder Pool 260608, 590655 23 Little Alder Pool 260441, 590518 24 Well Hole 270013, 554032 The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/20/7) describes it as "A deep pool in the Water of Ken and situated close to Stroanfreggan Craig hence the name". A pool named Image Pool first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6-inch map of 1853 and continues to appear through to current mapping (2022). Image Pool is located along the Stroanfreggan Burn, to the south of Stroanfreggan Bridge. The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/20/49) describes it as "A small pool in Stroanfreggan Burn in which an Image, cut in stone, of a woman and two babes was found some years ago, hence the name. The Image has been built into the chimney over the fireplace in Stroanfreggan House, also another one was got in it which is over the Door supposed to have been the representation of St Paul no tradition or facts whatsoever can be gleaned respecting them". A paper by John Corrie in the Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland from 1912 (Vol. 46, pp 258-263) identifies a stone in the grounds of Hastings Hall, Moniaive as being one of the stones pulled out of the Image Pool. It is identified as being the shaft of an early Christian cross, and Corrie writes that the carvings might be similar to those found on the Anglo-Saxon Ruthwell Cross. A pool named Big Alder Pool first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6-inch map of 1853. Big Alder Pool was located along the Water of Deugh to the east of Carminnow farm. The pool was later incorporated into Kendoon Loch, which was formed as part of the Galloway Hydro Scheme in the 1930s. The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/17/20) describes it as "A small pool in the Water of Deugh, with a few alder trees growing on its margin, hence the name." A pool named Little Alder Pool first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6-inch map of 1853. Little Alder Pool is located along the Water of Deugh to the southeast of Carminnow farm. The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/17/20) describes it as "A small pool in the Water of Deugh and situated a short distance south of Big Elder Pool". The Place-Names of the Galloway Glens database (https://kcb-placenames.glasgow.ac.uk) states "Its name has disappeared, probably as a result of its loss of significance since the raised water levels caused by the creation of the hydroelectric scheme". A pool along the eastern bank of the River Dee. It first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6-inch map of 1852 and continues to appear through to current mapping (2022). Susan Smyth Susan Smyth Susan Smyth Claire Heron 25 Milligan's Hole 261897, 579948 26 Poachers Pool 237320, 577298 27 Dog Pool 28 Auld Wife's Stank 237353, 577099 237464, 577621 29 Moss Robin 257356, 555705 30 Heat Haggies Pond 259412, 557955 31 Sprott's Pool 259417, 557080 The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/149/44) describes it as "A deep pool in the River Dee east of Wee Doach, in it are quantities of salmon caught by the means of a shoulder net. It has its name from a spring well in the bank of the river opposite". A pool along Finlay's Burn to the west of the Water of Ken. It first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map of 1853 and continues to appears through to current (2022) mapping. The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/36/69) describes it as: "A small pool of water on the south side of Meikle Hill. It formed part of the parish boundary betwixt Dalry & Kells. It is said from a man that this took its name." The site of Poachers Pool is shown on the Water of Minnoch as it passes to the southeast of High Minniwick. Appears on current mapping (2022) but does not appear on historic mapping for the area. The site of Dog Pool is shown on the Water of Minnoch as it passes to the west of Holm. Appears on current mapping (2022) but does not appear on historic mapping for the area. The site of Auld Wife's Stank is shown within fields to the north of High Minniwick. It is depicted as smaller 'pond' on current (2022) mapping. The origin of the name is unknown and it does not appear to be listed in the Ordnance Survey name book despite appearing on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map. Moss Robin is located to the north of Low Ardwall Hill. It first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map of 1854 and continues to appear on current mapping (2022). The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/127/28) describes it as: "A small pond or lake on the [?] of Low Ardwell, formerly it ha[?] a moss and in consequence of it [?] all cut away, it filled up with [?]." Heat Haggies Pool is located to the west of the Water of Fleet. It first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map of 1854 and continues to appear on current mapping (2022). The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/126/18) describes it as: "A large pool on the farm of Pulcree on the west side of Water of Fleet." One of a series of named pools located along the Water of Fleet. It first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map of 1854 and continues to appear on current mapping (2022). Samantha Oakley Claire Williamson Claire Williamson Claire Williamson Simon & Kate Lidwell Simon & Kate Lidwell Simon & Kate Lidwell 32 Stroquhain's Pool 259546, 558370 33 Standing Stone Pool 259574, 557234 34 Ditches Pool 259907, 556769 35 Red Brae Pool 268635, 554181 The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/128/28) describes it as: "A considerable pool in an angle of the Water of Fleet, [?] a short distance south of Standing Stone Pool. A man named Sp[rott] often frequented it whilst ang[ling] hence the name." One of a series of named pools located along the Water of Fleet. The pool first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map of 1854 as 'Stroquhan's Pool' and continues to appear on current mapping (2022) under the spelling 'Stroquhain's Pool'. The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/126/20) describes it as: "A small deep pool in the Water of Fleet, which has [its] name from a person called Maxwell (Laird of Stroquhan in Dumfriesshire) who was in 1699 drowned here, under the following circumstances, he had been on a visit to a Gentleman called Brown a resident in Bushy Bield near Anwoth, for whose [daughter] Jane Brown, Maxwell was said to entertain an attachment, but being unsuccessful in his addresses to the young Lady, & on the evening of the same day, it is said he left Bushy Bield [abruptly] & was drowned in the Water of Fleet in this pool which has been ever since called Stroquhan's Pool, in commemoration of the mournful accident." One of a series of named pools located along the Water of Fleet. The pool first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map of 1854 and continues to appear on current mapping (2022). The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/128/28) describes it as: "A pool in an angle of the [Water] of Fleet, about 4 chains to the [east] of it is a small standing [stone] from which the pool took the name." A standing stone is visible to the east of the pool on mapping but has been identified as being more likely a "cattle-rubbing post" (MDG4578; Canmore: 63653). One of a series of named pools located along the Water of Fleet. The pool first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map of 1854 and continues to appear on current mapping (2022). The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/128/29) describes it as: "A deep pool in the Water of Fleet situated about 30 chains below Sprotts Pool, not known in the locality how it got the name. It derives the name from a number of drains or ditches which empty their waters into the pool." One of a series of named pools located along Tarff Water as it runs south from High Bridge of Tarff to Cumstoun. A pool named Red Brae Pool first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6-inch map of 1852 and continues to appear on mapping until 1957. The Simon & Kate Lidwell Simon & Kate Lidwell Simon & Kate Lidwell Claire Williamson 36 Hell's Hole 268416, 554161 37 Lower Bridge Pool 268527, 554050 38 Compstone Pool 268523, 553606 39 Kiln-End Pool 269930, 553928 40 Boat Weil 261831, 581285 pool no longer appears on mapping by 1967, by which time the river appears to have changed course to the west. The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/149/23) describes it as "A small pool in Tarf Water at the foot of a gentle declivity called Red Brae hence the name." One of a series of named pools located along Tarff Water as it runs south from High Bridge of Tarff to Cumstoun. A pool named Hell's Hole first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6-inch map of 1852 and continues to appear through to current mapping (2022). The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/149/23) describes it as “A muddling deep pool in Tarf Water, what gives rise to this name is not known." On modern maps it appears as if the term might have been extended to also include the marshy ground to the east of the river. One of a series of named pools located along Tarff Water as it runs south from High Bridge of Tarff to Cumstoun. Lower Bridge Pool first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6-inch map of 1852 and continues to appear through to current mapping (2022). The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/149/23) describes it as “A small pool in Tarf Water and situate [sic] close to the Low Bridge of Tarf hence the name." One of a series of named pools located along Tarff Water as it runs south from High Bridge of Tarff to Cumstoun. Only appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6-inch map of 1852. The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/149/24) describes it as “A large pool in Tarf Water from its proximity to Compston House it took the name." Kiln-End Pool sits along the eastern bank of the River Dee. It first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6-inch map of 1852 and continues to appear through to current mapping (2022). The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/149/44) describes it as "A pool in the River Dee situated a little south of Tongueland Mills, it is much frequented by anglers whilst fishing." Boat Weil sits along the Water of Ken just to the west of St John's Town of Dalry. It first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6-inch map of 1853 and continues to appear through to current mapping (2022). The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/36/25) describes it as "A large deep pool in the Water of Ken, situate between Boat Green & Dalry. A boat was at one time stationed here for the purpose of conveying passengers across the River, hence the name." Claire Williamson Claire Williamson Claire Williamson Claire Williamson Claire Williamson 41 Red Weil 282170, 561154 42 Dead Man's Weil 266328, 581739 43 Bar Weil 266051, 581279 44 Mc.Kie's Wiel 237438, 576989 45 Quaking Ash Wiel 237125, 575705 46 Queen Mary's Pool 270323, 554698 The site of Red Weil sits along the Urr Water to the west of Reedweel farm. Only appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map of 1854. The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/116/14) describes it as "A deep pool in Urr Water at a bend in the river its extent is about 8 [?] in length." The site of Dead Man's Weil is located along the Garple Burn to the northwest of Barscobe Loch. Dead Man's Weil or Well first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6-inch map of 1854 and continues to appear through to current mapping (2022). The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/39/39) states: "A deep pool in that part of Garpel Burn which runs through Bar Glen. It took its name in consequence of a dead man being found in it". The site of Bar Weil is located along the Garple Burn as is passes Bar Wood. It first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6-inch map of 1854 and continues to appear through to current mapping (2022). The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/39/40) describes it as "A pool in the Garpel Burn on the [farm] of Mill Mark & a short [distance] North of it is the Site of [Bar] Cothouse (hence the name)." Mc.Kie's Wiel is located to the west of Holm farm. It first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6-inch map of 1848 and continues to appear on current mapping (2022). The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/45/13) describes it as "A deep pool in the Water of Minnick, its name originated from a [man] called McKie who was drowned in it." Quaking Ash Wiel is located along the Water of Minnoch, to the southwest of the Old Bridge of Minnoch. It first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6-inch map of 1848 and continues to appear on current mapping (2022). The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/45/52) describes it as "A deep pool in the Water of Minnick over which leaned an Ash tree, which shook with the Slightest Breeze hence the name". Queen Mary's Pool is located at the southern end of Tongland Loch. The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/132/53) describes it as: "A pool in the River Dee, over which Queen Mary's Bridge was built hence the name." The New Statistical Account for Tongland, describes a well a short distance from “Mary`s Brig” (1845 Vol. IV, 89-90): “An estate and knoll called Queenshill derived their name from Mary Queen of Scots, who, on her flight from the battle of Langside, is said to have rested in the neighbourhood and taken some refreshment. Continuing her flight, she crossed the Lyn Ferguson Donald Gibson Donald Gibson Claire Williamson Claire Williamson Moira Charters 47 Kennan's Isle Pool 270546, 555472 Dee by a wooden bridge ... about a mile from the present church [1845] ... There is a well, also, at a short distance [from the bridge], called by her name, from whence tradition says that she drank." It is said that the wooden bridge which Mary crossed was then destroyed to delay any pursuers and allow her to make haste on to Dundrennan Abbey. The Ordnance Survey maps from 1852 onwards show the site of the bridge and Queen Mary's Pool (as opposed to a well). It is said that after taking water from the well she waited at Dun's Wa's (270280, 554518), a house on the east bank of the river, while the bridge was destroyed. The Tongland dam now covers the site of this house. The current Ordnance Survey map (2022) also shows Queen Mary's Pool but it appears as part of the larger dam flowing to Tongland. There appears a bit of a debate as to whether this was the route that Mary took. The memoirs of Lord Herries, one of her supporters and who accompanied her on her flight from Scotland, states that she travelled via Sanquhar, Terrgeles and then on to Dundrennan. It is interesting the number of references to her in the area of Tongland (Queens Hill, Wood, Knoll, pool) and makes more sense in terms of a route to Dundrennan. Kennan's Isle Pool is located along the eastern side of Tongland Loch close to Kennan's Isle. It first appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6-inch map of 1852 and continues to appear on current mapping (2022). The Ordnance Survey name book (OS1/20/132/48) describes it as: "A considerable pool in the [River] Dee, which took its name [from] a small island on the [?] river called Kennan." The researcher notes: "I may be speculating here but the Kennan's Isle Pool and Kennan's Isle, could be related in some way to the Abbey at Tongland, due to its proximity and the name Kennan." Moira Charters  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lost Wells of Galloway – Named Pools Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GGLP_106 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource GGLP Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource GCAT Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2020 Description An account of the resource An online project to help to rediscover our lost wells and bring their stories back to life. GGLP heritage https://glenkensarchive.scot/glenkens_archive/files/original/16/567/GGLP_CYDI-Lost-Wells-of-Galloway-Well-Cards.pdf 1f7c79a10aa9345bee60d31aabb7f9ab Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lost Wells of Galloway – Well Cards Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lost Wells Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource GGLP Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Black Morrow Well also known as Black Moray / Murray’s Well There are several versions to the story. The well takes it’s name from from a gypsy chief who lived in the area called either Black Morrow or Murray. He took his name from his dark complexion and his great strength. He caused much suffering in the rich farm lands of the area. Young William McLellan, the younger son of the former laird of Bombie, wished to get his father's lands back, but did not want to fight Black Morrow personally. McLellan came up with a plan. He filled a well near Black Morrow’s camp with spirits; when the gypsy chief had drunk freely he fell asleep. McLellan who had been watching the proceedings from a safe place sprung out from his hiding place and with one blow severed the head of Black Morrow from it’s body. McLellan stuck the head on the point of his sword and took it to the king, James II, who then returned the Barony of Bombie to him. McLellan took the image of a head on a sword for his crest. Rediscovered by Jenny Roberts Location: 268442, 549405 Parish: Kirkcudbright Fairies Well In Spout Glen south of Lochhill. Named on 1843-1882 map but not thereafter. In the OS Names Book 1848-1851 Vol 132 p.17 Fairies Well is described as located at “About 5/8 mile NW by W of Valleyfield House” and as “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 formally [sic] the haunt of fairies, hence the name.” In the OS Names Book Vol 132 p.57 Fairies Well is “A small spring situated on the farm of Lochhill and in the Spout Glen the water of which is considered very good Mr Carlisle of Largs [said] that there is a superstitious tradition in the locality that fairies used to visit here, hence the name.” Fairy Wells were to be found on old estates in Scotland during the “Fairy Era” of the 19th Century. Rediscovered by Lyn Walby Location: 266878, 556917 Parish: Tongland Gout Well of Larg Rediscovered by William Ion - Minnigaff 242782, 566446 OS namebook: "A small spring well situated in doon wood and deer park of Kirroughtree, in former times it was much reported to be incredulous on the first day of May for the purpose of being cured of the gout & by washing or drinking of the water. It is still well known by this name." An additional note is added to the record as follows “hereabout is a well called the Gout Well of Larg of which they tell this story, how that a piper stole away the offering left at this well (these offerings are some inconsiderable thing which the country people used to leave at wells when they come making use of them towards any cure) but when he was drinking of ale which he intended to pay with the money he had taken away, the gout, as they say siezed on him, of which he could not be cured but at that well, having first restored to it the money which he had formerly taken away. Symson’s Descriptions of Galloway 1684” Only one other original reference, apart from Symson’s, was found. This was in ‘Where the Whaups are Crying - A Dumfries and Galloway Anthology’ edited by Innes MacLeod, 2001: “Minnigaff Kirk Session ‘rebooked and exhorted’ a number of young people, Patrick Stewart, James Reid, Jo Roxburgh, Robert Roxburgh, Margaret Martine and Jane Reid, on 29th May, 1720 for visiting the Gout Well on the first day of May. Minnigaff Parish Records” Gold Wells Rediscovered by Susan Paton - Carsphairn 258964, 597793 OS namebook: "near the summit are a number of springs, two of them are Known by the name of "Gold Wells" out of which and some small streams in the locality A William Dodd who was celebrated for his chemical skill collected a quantity of Gold, and converting it into some foreign coin but while doing so, he was disturbed by some of the officers of the Crown sent to apprehend him in his lucrative retirement." Rambles in Galloway by Harper: “In what are called the gold wells of Cairnsmore, it is said that a Dr. Dodds, a sort of alchemist in his day, placed paper-mills, with which he collected the gold dust from the water ; and near the roadside, on the lands of Lagwine, he erected his smithy for converting the gold into coins of the West Indian Islands. On the seclusion of his retirement being disturbed by some officers of the Crown sent to apprehend him, it is generally believed in the district that he threw his whole coining apparatus into what is commonly known as the green well of Lagwine….The Doctor was tried at Edinburgh, but it is not known what became of him afterwards.” Richardson’s Rock Rediscovered by Nic Coombey - Borgue 2655, 5432 Image Credit: Solway Firth Partnership Scottish Gallovidian Encyclopedia and Torrs Farm First published 1824: “Wee Ross – One of the best known islands belonging Galloway; …. Between the two lands is a rock termed Janet Richardson. This was a poor woman who belonged to Clauchendolly, and who went on to the rock at ebb-tide, to gather a powkfu’ o’ mussels; while so employed the sea flowed round the rock, unobserved by her, at length noticing it – she “kilted up her coats, aboon the na’el,” as the saying is, pluged in, but the buldering waters of the sound hurried her off her feckless shanks, but she having a farkage o’ claise about her, they keeped her aboon broe, until she was driven ashore on the Milton Lands; from such circumstance is the rock named, and that name will likely remain as long as if it had been given by Cook or Parry.” Craigencallie Natural Well Rediscovered by Arthur Eggleton – Minnigaff 250260, 578030 The well itself is unnamed but it sits next to a ruin called Craigencallie where the story lies… Legend is that following his first victory at nearby Loch Trool, Robert the Bruce divided his force and instructed them to meet at Craigencallie (Gaelic: Creagan Cailleach – The Crag Of The Old Woman). He arrived alone, exhausted. The three times widowed woman there offered her 3 sons, each of a different father, for soldiers and to demonstrate their worth they engaged in an archery display, shooting ravens. The rock upon which two ravens were slain by a single arrow is named Pin Rock (Stone) and can be seen on the current map. The three sons then played a prominent part in the victory at Raploch Moor a few days later, utilising cattle to create noise throughout the night so to mislead their opponents as to the size of their force, then attacking at dawn against an anxious and alarmed enemy. The widow was later rewarded with 15 square miles of farmland by Newton Stewart with the descendants of her sons farming there into the 20th Century. Well structure built immediately by it King’s Well Lies at 587m (1925ft) on the saddle between Meaul Hill 695m/2250ft and Cairnsgarroch 659m/2153ft. It appears on the modern OS map and as far back as OS 6" 1843 - 82. Nearby on some of the older maps is King's Stone about 60ft away. Why King's Well? It is tempting to assume it refers to Robert the Bruce who was known to be at Glentrool & Clatteringshaws in 1307 (both less than 10 miles away as the crow flies) and at Glenluce/Whithorn in 1329 (Ref The Bruce Trust). The nearby Polmaddie to Carsphairn Pack Road is part of the old Pilgrims Way. However, from my own bookcase; "Galloway: the spell of its hills and glens", by Andrew McCormick published 1932 in the chapter headed "Cars Fearn", reference is made to "when King James V passed through that neighbourhood"; so could Kings Well be named after him (16th century) rather than Robert the Bruce (14th century)? Both kings visited Whithorn at some point. Of course the well may have been named in jest by shepherds or men building nearby drystane dykes from 1700s. Rediscovered by Niall Mackie Location: 250405, 591264 Parish: Carsphairn Physic Well (Chalybeate) Rediscovered by Michael Ansell in Forrest Glen, Kells 256152, 587533 Appears first on OS 1st ed. 6’’ map of 1853. Then on OS 6’’ map 1888-1913 and on subsequent OS 25:1 and 50:1 maps to the present day. Note the well as marked on the maps is about 20m too far east, it is actually positioned just inside the Forrest Estate land and on the west side of the dyke. The well seems remarkably well preserved but is of no great depth, probably filled in with debris. The well is close to a rocky eminence called Craigmaharb. Ostensibly this looks like ScG creag na h-earba, ‘rock of the hind’ but the ‘ma’ element often stands for the ScG honorific ‘mo’, meaning ‘my’ and is used to refer to one or other saint. This might mean that the site had some religious significance but this is highly speculative. The problem is that no known Gaelic saint is suggested by the specific element ‘herb’ here. It is hard to see a cult of St Herbert of Derwentwater being established here although of course Galloway was once under the sway of the Northumbrians. Although appearing to be remote and isolated, in the past the Forrest Glen was quite densely populated as the ruins of many former holdings such as nearby Ringreoch attest. So the well would have been within reasonable reach of the rural community here. Lost Wells of Kirkcudbright Rediscovered by Jenny Roberts Used by the monks at St Mary’s Butter Well 268212, 550148 Priory to wash the butter when they were making it. Reopened in the 1840s as the Park House well had run dry. Barbaras Well 268818, 551159 This well was thought to be called after a woman who lived nearby. Cotland Well 268802, 550007 Monk’s Well 267375, 548917 ‘An excellent spring of water issuing from a leading pipe into a trough or cistern’ used by the monks when the Augustian St Mary’s Priory was in existence. This well is situated near Cannee Far. In the 1840s the water from this well was piped to St Mary’s House. Sounding Kettle 269745, 549713 Refers to a hole in the ground through which a small burn enters. It makes a strange sound, hence the name. Wells at Drummore Castle Rediscovered by Alison Fabian – South of Kirkcudbright While looking into wells in her area, Alison came across written mention of two unnamed wells at the site of the prehistoric fort called Drummore Castle. ‘In his report of 1891, Frederick Coles stated that the ramparts were still imposing and strong, suggesting to him that the fort was constructed with one thing in mind....defence. He also stated that two wells were still visible in amongst the thick vegetation at the summit of the hill, indicating that the fort was meant to be inhabited. ‘ Harper’s Rambles in Galloway 1876 (who references Chalmer’s Caledonia 1807) identifies Drummore as being a frontier garrison of the Selgovae. ‘At the bottom of the hill was a well, now covered with stones, which is thought to have supplied the garrison with water.’ Image from Coles, F. R. 1981 ‘The Motes, Forts and Doons of the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright (Part I)’, PSAS Vol. 25, 352-96 Placenames to suggest above: Howwell ‘Howwell is in the prefix from the Norse holl, contracted from hvall, for a hill or hillock. The meaning is, the well at the hill or hillock.’ St Mirran’s Well It is a spring well and is very close to Kirkmirran Kirk. They are named after St Mirren who was a Catholic monk and missionary from Ireland (c.565 – c.620). A contemporary of St Columba. He was prior of Bangor Abbey before making his missionary voyage to Scotland. It is very close to Potterland, by Potterland Mill and close to Potterland Lane which forms part of the parish boundary. It was on the grounds of Colonel Maxwell of Orchardton. The 1845 Statistical Account states that in ancient times it was probably a parish, with the kirk being a chapel of ease. Rediscovered by Ruth Airley Location: 280116, 555027 Parish: Kelton St Glassen’s Well In danger of becoming lost, as although described in 1847 in the Kirkcudbrightshire name books as an ‘excellent spring well’, it was described in 1971 as encased by a 1.0m diameter glazed pipe, the exposed end of which is covered by a cast-iron lid. There is a brief mention in 2004 that there is little left to see. Torrance 1996: The site dates from at least 1536. M’Kerlie 1878: We do not find any church dedicated to such a Saint, but in Keith's list of Scottish Saints there is MacGlastian, a bishop in Scotland in 814, whose festival day was the 30th January. Saints in this Place-Name: St. Glascian or Maglastian…is said to have been an illustrious and saintly bishop during the reign of King Achaius, a Scottish king contemporaneous with Charlemagne. Very few particulars can be ascertained as to his life. All that is at present known of him is gathered from the traces of his cultus which remain in various districts of the country. Thus the parish of Kinglassie, near Kirkcaldy, seems to have been named after him, and in the neighbourhood is a spring of fine water known as St. Glass's Well. There is another well named after him at Dundrennan (Kirkcudbrightshire). Kilmaglas, now Stachur, in Argyleshire, indicates another dedication to this saint. Rediscovered by Kathy Keeling Location: 275970, 546917 Parish: Rerrick Rumbling Well Rediscovered by Lyn Ferguson - Buittle 280515 561550 OS namebook: “This is a small and good spring upon the farm of New Buittle and used to be resorted to by the credulous. In the parish of Buittle about a mile from the Kirk towards the north is a well called the Rumbling Well. Frequented by a multitude of sick people for all sorts of diseases the first Sunday of May lying there the Saturday night and then drinking of it early in the morning.” Canmore: “The rumbling well is mentioned in 1684 as a resort of sick people, who left money or clothes as a thank you offering (1914). A spring of water from the base of a natural bank. The back of the well has been revetted with stone, and there is a plentiful supply of water (1963).” Places of Worship in Scotland 2003: “The well is described as a holy well located on flat ground near the foot of a hill , adjacent to a modern reservoir.” Slot Well Rediscovered by Lyn Ferguson - Buittle 281328 561613 Canmore: “The Slot well was frequented in 1684 by people wishing to cure their sick cattle. As a thank offering they left behind the bands and shackles used to bind the animals (1914). The Slot well is now buried beneath stones which have fallen from the field dyke and a mass of tangled under-growth. A steady stream of water, however, issues from the ground 3.0m below the position of the well indicating that the spring is still functioning (1963).” Lochenbreck Spa Well Image from Andrew Wilson Rediscovered by Sue Taylor – Balmaghie 264904, 565021 Lochenbreck spa well is a chalybeate well (natural mineral spring containing iron salts) located in Laurieston Forest on Laurieston Road, a minor road between Laurieston and Gatehouse of Fleet. The well has appeared on maps since at least 1797, and used to be a very popular attraction both for wealthy holidaymakers and for sufferers of TB and other ailments, who sought out the well's medicinal properties. Still today, its waters run bright orange. This well's history has been inextricably bound up with that of the Lochenbreck Spa Hotel, which was either built or converted from a previous lodging or dwelling house located on the other side of the current small road in order to meet a demand for spa visitor accommodation, probably in the 18th century according to reports. The hotel clearly made a feature of the spa and its water properties to attract visitors, creating a circular pavilion to enclose the well, installing a pump for its water, and even extending the hotel gardens to include the well in its landscaping. The hotel closed in 1905 and sadly later burnt down. The tremendous fire was the result of an oil lamp spillage. It has been reported that the bard Robert Burns stayed at the inn a few times, and it's claimed he may even have written or made notes for his work Scots Wha Hae whilst there; but these claims are also disputed. Another frequent guest was the writer and artist Malcolm Maclachlan Harper (1839-1914), who apparently wrote articles about the hotel/spa, though I have been unable to trace any of these. However, the 1906 edition of his book Rambles in Galloway contains not only descriptions of the well and hotel, but also a poem he wrote inspired by the spa. The lassie I lo’ed Oh! dearly I lo'e a' the Dee's rocky mountains, Its licht birken glens, an' its dark heather braes, Where the bonnie wild roses in simmer are blawin' An' sweetly the wee birds are croonin their lays: An' dear aye to me is the bricht glancin' burrnie That rins 'mang the rocks in the deep shady dell But dearer an' brichter to me than them a' is The lassie I lo'ed at Lochenbreck Well! An' bonnie the wee ferny nook in the glen is Awa' 'mong the uplan's o' Grennoch's wild shore, An' pure is the breath o' the breeze that is blawin' Frae hills roun' Loch Dee, where the mad torrents roar. An' sweet to the e'e are the bricht broomy knowies, An' wee glentin flo'ers 'neath the sun's gowden spell But bonnier an' sweeter to me than them a' is The lassie I lo'ed at Lochenbreck Well! Oh! naething in Nature to me half sae fair is Nae wee modest primrose in shade o' the tree Nae lily in beauty wi' her can compare, Or wee daisies gleamin' sae fair on the lea. To me, a' the year, it would be a bricht simmer If that it were mine in her presence to dwell Malcolm MacLachlan For dearer to me than a' titles or gowd is The lassie I lo'ed at Lochenbreck Well! Harper 1876 Lochenbreck Well Time was, I poured golden from the earth. And they flocked to my brilliance, drank of my ochre goodness, housed my followers and me. Installed in my new bower, I bubbled free, glowed amber in goblets, eased pains, healed the sick, revived spirits; entertained the young people who, fired by my zest and sparkle, sipped til the small hours. Once, resplendent in red, I danced for Burns (well, he'd galloped through a storm for me). Star of Galloway! Flame of the North! Well of healing! - they called me. In those days. No one flocks or gallops now. It's quiet. In my roofless fallen bower in the silent woodland, I lie low, reflect, murmur, dancing only with the rain. Trickle a little, feral orange, waiting. Sue Taylor 2021 St Ninian’s Well Parton (270840, 569806), by Sue Taylor St Ninian's Well is located at Chapelbrae in the grounds of the former Parton estate on the east bank of the Dee, and close to a ruined estate chapel, a priest's house and an ice house. The well only acquires its very specific name on very recent OS maps - OS 2017 and OS 1944-70. The well does appear unnamed on four or five earlier maps (the earliest is 1843-82) - marked only as "Spring". Julia Watt, Whithorn Trust: “Generally, the naming of a well for the saint either means there was either a local dedicated church and cult of St Ninian or else it's on the pilgrimage route from the East to Whithorn and grateful pilgrims or local religious foundations named the well.” Image: Paul Hodson Image: Tom Marshall Paul Hodson: “The Glendonwyns of Parton were supporters of Robert the Bruce, and he gifted Parton to them in return. At the time of the reformation they remained Catholic, and in 1580 built [the nearby] house as their priest's house and private chapel. I would surmise that the chapel in the field either predates St Inan's Kirk [the late 16th century ruin in Parton churchyard] or was built at the same time as [the] house. The Glendonwyns got into financial trouble and the estate was bought by their cousins, the Murrays. The well alcove bears the inscription ’Fons Sancti Niniani’, which I think means ‘sacred waters of Ninian’. No idea of the well's age, but I guess the well and baptisms will be linked to the Catholic chapel rather than St Inan's, so Reformation times. The inscription is on a granite block and there is the remains of an iron fence and arch around the well, so I would say these are Victorian, when the Murrays tarted the estate up! Apparently they used to baptise people in the well, and we have what is left of the cup used to pour water on children’s heads (see photo). I don’t have a date for the cup. It is handmade, and was given to us by a former neighbour who had taken it from the well before we came here. There is also a small figurine of Ninian in Parton House that used to stand in the recess in the photo.” Green Well of Scotland By Sue Foster & David Bartholomew – Carsphairn 255735, 594564 OS Namebook: “A spring well on the Farm of Lagwine situated about 5 chains above the Bridge over the Deugh. It formerly was famed for its medicinal qualities but owing to the carelessness of the people in the neighbourhood all sorts of filth has been thrown into it. It was into this well that Mr Dodds threw his dies for coining when pursued by the officers of the crown. A great many tales is told by the country people about large quantities of gold being in the bottom.” Account of Alexander McKay c.1860: “by the villagers and others long resident in the parish this goes by the name of the Deil’s Well. The Bank Holm, the Deil’s Well and the neighbouring wood constitute the Sunday afternoon resorts of the villagers when the weather was fine. Of the Deil’s Well all sorts of stories were told: how that at times past it had at various times received valuables that otherwise were likely to fall into the hands of the enemy, and therefore other than it being unfathomably deep and containing much rubbish, it would yield these treasures again were it pumped dry and cleaned out. Its great depth however was a deterrent as it had swallowed up several chains of a stone dyke, part of which disappeared in my time, and yet apparently could swallow up as much more. Also it was said that slaughter and murder had been committed here, and the bones of the dead might not with impunity be disturbed. So that there were several reasons why no attempt had ever been made to clear out the Deil’s Well, and that was enough.” Image: Anna Campbell Willie’s Well Compiled by Claire Martin – Castle Douglas 277548, 563095 It is in the middle of a field, in an area where there are standing stones nearby. First map it appears on is 1843 - 1882 OS map 6 inch and it also appears on 1888 to 1913 OS 6 inch map. The entry for Willie's Well in the Scottish Healing Wells book by R & F Morris states that Willie's Well is “in a field in front of Erniespie House, probably named for William Graham, a Covenanter killed by Claverhouse troops who lies buried here [at Crossmichael churchyard], Erniespie is a mile north of Castle Douglas.” Further research states that William Graham was killed in 1682, another source says he was killed in 1684. The first source, Alexander Shield's A short memorial of 1690, states William was shot by the troops belonging to John Graham, Laird of Claverhouse. William Graham's gravestone is in Crossmichael Churchyard and was erected sometime between 1702 and 1714. William Graham was a tailor in Crossmichael and was said to have been visiting his mother on the day that he was killed. Another story appears in More Stewartry Sketches by Iain Durisdeer (shared by Dr Peter Hewitt) relating the well to a man called William Auchenleck who was shot and killed: “the soldiers disentangled the twisted body from the stirrup and threw it down an adjacent well in what is now the field in front of Ernespie House. Site visit: could not find a well site in the location listed on the current OS map. We did however find more than two piles of dressed stone in a nearby wooded area and wondered if perhaps the landowner had blocked up the well and moved surrounding stones to a different location? The well which was Auchenleck’s tomb became known locally as ‘Willie’s Well’, the name which it still bears. Not much of it is now visible because it was useless in its original function … Perhaps some day the well will be uncovered and the few mortal remains of William Auchenleck, Soldier-ofFortune and Covenanter, will be given an honourable burial.” Image: Claire Martin Frenchman’s Rock By Nic Coombey – Borgue 266029, 546358 OS Name Book: A large rock situated near the Western Coast of Kirkcudbright Bay and at Low spring tide it can be forded. According to tradition, Senwick Church contained a quantity of Plate [and] was plundered by French pirates who safely escaped with their booty; but a storm arising immediately after they had put to Sea, the ship was dashed upon this rock, and every person on board perished. In Memory of this event, the rock has ever since been styled the Frenchmen's Rock. It is also said the rock was bombarded one night by mistake, it being thought to be Paul Jones’s ship! Photo Credit: Solway Firth Partnership “They stole the silver plate but they paid with their lives! Heaven, as if watching over this act stirred up the winds and waves and the ship was wrecked on these rocks.” Rediscovered by Samantha Oakley Location: 262706, 577877 Parish: Kells Physic Well (A rather negative) Ordnance Survey Namebook: About 9 chains ESE [East South East] of Millbank. A Spring well on the farm of Millbank. It was formerly resorted to by diseased persons, who were superstitious enough to think its Waters possessed the virtue of healing. It is not a Mineral Well. Possible mention in Witchcraft and Folk Belief in the Age of Enlightenment, Scotland, 1670-1740 by Lizanne Henderson (2016): An interesting late example indicates that professionals occasionally made use of folk cures. Robert Trotter (c.1736-1815), known as the “Muir Doctor”, was based in the Glenkens. He often sent his patients to the physic well in the New Galloway parks. Cairn Edward Well (Chalybeate) by Keith Hamblin – Kells 263435, 573408 Ordnance Survey Name Book, Sept 1846: “About 1 7/8 mile south of Kenmure Castle. A chalybeate well on the ---------- of Clone and situate near to the East base of Cairn Edward (Hill) hence the name. This well was much frequented too by diseased persons to which its waters had proved beneficial.” According to the Name Book, Cairn Edward (the Hill) takes its name from the following story: “When Edward Bruce was upon the pursuit of the English through Galloway, and when reaching the summit of the ridge of hills, which divides the Dee from the Ken, and beheld the imposing scene that presented itself to his view, he was transported with delight, and exclaimed, ‘that beautiful Country must be mine.’ The spot afterwards became famous, and a Cairn still called Cairn Edward, was raised upon it, as a memorial of this interesting visit.” Wishing Pot Recorded by William Ion – Minnigaff (241326, 566941) Sits in the rocks underneath Queen Mary’s Bridge. It is a round, deep hole in the rocks about 30cm across, probably formed naturally by the action of the water. Well known in the Newton Stewart and Minnigaff areas as a wishing well requiring stones to be dropped into it from the bridge for a wish to come true. The number of stones needed to be dropped into the well varies but three seems to be the most common figure. Knowledge of the well is still current but it is not clear for how long this tradition has existed. There is no reference to the well in older texts and it does not appear on maps or in Canmore. Five Pound Well Located in Minnigaff – 245184, 576457 The Ordnance Survey Name Book entry explains that the name for this well came from a bad bet: "This name applies to the source of Penkill Burn. It is said to have derived its name from a man who undertook to drink all the water in it for £5 but could not accomplish it.“ Five Pound Well first appears on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey 6-inch map of 1852. It still appears on modern mapping and can even be seen on current aerial imagery as a small pool at the side of a burn, although it appears to be smaller in area than that depicted on the earlier mapping. Reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland Punch Well Minnigaff - 241149, 575213 Punch Well is located on the southwest side of Larg Hill, in an area named Punch Well Brae. The Ordnance Survey name book (1848-51) describes it as a "A good spring well on that portion of Larg Hill called Punch Well Brae. It’s name originated from the circumstance of shepherds, farmers and friends sometimes ascending this hill for the view of the surrounding country, and who are in the habit of making punch and drinking it here." Punch Well continues to appear on mapping until at least the 1960s, but is no longer shown on current maps. The name Punch Well Brae is still shown to this day though. Brownie’s Well Dalry 264584, 581416 The well only appears on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map of 1854. The Ordnance Survey name book describes it as "A spring well on the farm of Bogue and situate near to the south end of Brownie's Green hence the name. This well at present is nearly filled up and defaced." A more specific tale behind the name is given in Lights and Shadows of Scottish Character and Scenery (1824) by Cincinnatus Caledonius (reproduced on the website www.kirkcudbright.co). This story centres on a farmer called Ramsay who helped to conceal Covenanters on his land. He was summoned before the Council of Scotland and while he was away, his farm was mysteriously taken care of. Overnight the corn would be shorn, threshed and taken to the kiln before anyone was up the next day. The stories started going round that it was Brownies doing the work – although in the end it turned out that it was the Covenanters who he had helped out over the years. Image Pool by Susan Smyth – Dalry 264464, 591648 Ordnance Survey name book: “A small pool in the Stroanfreggan Burn in which an Image cut in stone of a woman and two babes was found some years ago, hence the name. The Image has been built into the chimney over the fireplace in Stroanfreggan House, also another one was got in it which is over the Door supposed to have been the representation of St Paul, no tradition or facts whatsoever can be gleaned respecting them.” A paper by John Corrie in the Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland from 1912 identifies a stone in the grounds of Hastings Hall, Moniaive (pictured) as being one of the stones pulled out of the Image Pool. It’s identified as being the shaft of an early Christian cross, and Corrie writes that the carvings might be similar to those found on the Anglo-Saxon Ruthwell Cross. Holy Linn Waterfall By Donald Gibson – Dalry 265552, 580844 The waterfall sits along the Garple Burn as it passes through Barscobe Wood. The Ordnance Survey name book describes it as "A cascade of about 20 feet of a fall in Garpel Burn, during the Scottish persecution, the ousted Minster of Balmaclellan had baptized several children of his flock here hence the name." It is mentioned in the New Statistical Accounts of Scotland from 1845: "[The progress of the Garpel] is marked by a few waterfalls. The most picturesque of these is the Holy Linn, a cascade worthy of its present celebrity, both on account of its natural beauty, and from having been the spot where the ejected minister of the parish, in persecuting times, baptized the children of his flock" (Parish of Balmaclellan, 1845, Vol. 4, pp 99-100).  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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