Tanzie Well, Historical water well in Irvine, Scotland.
The Tanzie Well features stone steps leading down to a flowing spring beside the River Irvine footbridge in North Ayrshire.
In 1749, the Irvine town council built a 35 by 15 feet structure near the well specifically for washing and bleaching purposes.
Local residents traditionally collected water from Tanzie Well, with children accompanying their parents to fetch water for family members.
The well remains accessible through a path connected to the footbridge, allowing visitors to observe the water flow into a concrete cistern.
The water source maintains exceptional purity, supporting wetland plants like watercress and hemlock water dropwort near its outflow.
Location: North Ayrshire
GPS coordinates: 55.60990,-4.66156
Latest update: March 16, 2025 14:53
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