The Chapel Well, Medieval water well in Irvine, Scotland
The Chapel Well features a semi-circular alcove with a slanting stone roof and stone base, set into the wall of Chapel Lane near River Irvine.
During the cholera epidemic of 1830s, the Chapel Well remained the primary source of clean tea water for maintaining public health in Irvine.
Five carved stones with crosses were placed near the well, potentially marking the boundaries of church lands in medieval times.
The well maintains a water depth of 50 centimeters and connects to a pathway linking Kirk Vennel with the River Irvine bank.
A stone plaque above the well displays 'St Inan's Well AD839', though historical records indicate this attribution is inaccurate.
Location: North Ayrshire
GPS coordinates: 55.61130,-4.66447
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:04
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