Rood Well
The Rood Well is a healing spring in the Scottish town of Stenton in the East Lothian Council Area . In 1971 the building was included in the Scottish List of Monuments in the highest category A. A former classification of the complex as a Scheduled Monument was lifted in 1998.
description
The fountain is located directly on the main road from Stenton on the northeastern edge of the village. The structural design dates back to the 16th century, with fragments possibly two centuries older. It is a round structure with a staircase that leads to the lower spring. The end of the spiral staircase is formed by a cylindrical masonry that closes with a cone with an ornamented tip. This is said to be modeled on a cardinal's hat . According to a local legend, the ruling family's possession of the nearby Biel House depends on the presence of the hat. Probably for this reason a proposal to redesign it was rejected. The masonry made of cream-colored sandstone is around 1.60 m high. The end rises about 1.30 m from the ground. The fountain is designed with a curved wrought iron gate. The semicircular perimeter wall is made of quarry stone.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
Web links
- Entry on Rood Well in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland's database
Coordinates: 55 ° 57 ′ 40.6 " N , 2 ° 36 ′ 15.4" W.