Monument record MHG32886 - Cawcrask Well, Brora
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 8972 0379 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type) |
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| Map sheet | NC80SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Old County | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | CLYNE |
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An investigation of the site revealed a small burn located just to the S of the tramway embankement. The course of the burn follows this embankment E and flows into the Brora River . The well is locally known as the 'Hen's well' and is shown as the 'Crawcrask Well' on the OS 1st Editon Map. The well is mentioned by F Maclennan, in his series of articles entitled 'Clyne Place Names' in the Northern Times, between the 1950's and 70's.
Information supplied by J Aitken : 01/05/04
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A 'well' is depicted on the OS 1st Editon Map. It is said that the well had healing powers and people would go there to drink the water and be cured from different ailments, including hangovers and warts.
J Aitken : 20/2/2004
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
