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The Well of Lecht is an ancient well and inscription monument located approximately 550 metres north-north-west of the Bridge of Leachd in Banffshire, Scotland. The site comprises a natural spring with associated carved inscriptions that reflect the historical significance of the location in the landscape. The monument represents a tradition of well veneration that extends back into the medieval period and possibly beyond, reflecting the importance of fresh water sources to local communities and their spiritual practices. The carved inscriptions at the site provide evidence of continued use and interaction with the well across an extended chronological span.
Well of Lecht,well & inscription 550m NNW of Bridge of Leachd is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2688. View the official record →
The Well of Lecht is an ancient well and inscription monument located approximately 550 metres north-north-west of the Bridge of Leachd in Banffshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2688.
Well of Lecht,well & inscription 550m NNW of Bridge of Leachd is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM2688.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ironstone Mine,mine & surface workings 800m NNE of Well of the Lecht (0.9 km), Allt Tobair Fhuair, shielings 3270m W of Aldachuie (4.6 km), Allt Tobair Fhuair, shielings 2930m W of Aldachuie (5 km).
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