St Cuthbert's Well, known locally as Cuddy's Well, is an ancient holy well in the village of Bellingham, adjacent to St Cuthbert's Church, an eleventh-century church associated with the cult of the se
A holy well or sacred spring is a well, spring or small pool of water revered either in a Christian or pagan context, sometimes both. The water of holy wells is often thought to have healing qualities
St Cuthbert's Well
…St Cuthbert's Well, known locally as Cuddy's Well, is an ancient holy well in the village of Bellingham, adjacent to St Cuthbert's Church, an eleventh-century church associated with the cult of the seventh century monk, bishop…
Holy well at Coole in County Cork, Ireland
Doon Well at Kilmacrennan in County Donegal, Ireland, c.1900. On the left, two women are praying by the well. On the right, an array of crutches, bandages and rosary beads deliberately left at the well by pilgrims.
Saint Bernard's well in Stockbridge, Edinburgh in 1800.