Monument record MHG3805 - King Duncan's Well
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6823 4469 (8m by 7m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH64SE |
| Old County | INVERNESS-SHIRE |
| Civil Parish | INVERNESS AND BONA |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Map
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Full Description
NH64SE 1 6823 4470.
(NH 68 23 44 70) King Duncan's Well {NR}
OS 6"map, (1938)
"King Duncan's Well....This name applies to a spring which supplies the surrounding inhabitants with water. It is built in with stonework surmounted by an iron paling, and was at one time kept in good repair. It is so called from the supposition that King Duncan was buried a short distance South East of the Well.
Name Book 1868.
A modern stone reservoir (covered) bearing the inscription "King Duncan's Well", marks this well. The well is in a dilapidated condition. Visited by OS (W D J) 29 March 1960.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SHG3363 Text/Publication/Volume: Name Book (County). Object Name Books of the Ordnance Survey. Book No. 31, 113.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
