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Wells of the Rees is an ancient well site located approximately 500 metres north-north-east of Killgallioch in Wigtownshire, south-west Scotland. The monument comprises springs and associated water features that have served local populations for many centuries, though the precise dating and original function of the site remain subjects of archaeological consideration. Wells of this type in the region often held significance for medieval and early modern communities as sources of fresh water and occasionally as sites of ritual or healing practice. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland national record under designation SM2002.
Wells of the Rees,wells 500m NNE of Killgallioch is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2002. View the official record →
Wells of the Rees is an ancient well site located approximately 500 metres north-north-east of Killgallioch in Wigtownshire, south-west Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2002.
Wells of the Rees,wells 500m NNE of Killgallioch 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 SM2002.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hardcroft,burnt mounds 1600m SE of (9.4 km), Hardcroft,burnt mound 1500m SE of (9.4 km), Hardcroft,burnt mound 1100m SSE of (9.5 km).
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