Condition

6
Well
Fife

Description

No information given in CZAS report 16/09/13 Natural spring rising from cut bedrock. Situated at the south side of a circular depression approx 9m in diameter. Sandstone blocks along the south side of the depression where the spring emerges could possibly be the remains of walling related to a well. Currently they form an overflow channel.

Location

359943.00
705806.00
27700
56.2430840
-2.6479099

Submitted photographs

Image Date Caption User
Closer view of Hermit's Well 05/01/2014 Closer view of Hermit's Well training1
Closer view of Hermit's Well
Hermit's Well looking northwest 05/01/2014 Hermit's Well looking northwest training1
Hermit's Well looking northwest
Hermit's Well with sea in the background, looking southeast 05/01/2014 Hermit's Well with sea in the background, looking southeast training1
Hermit's Well with sea in the background, looking southeast
General view to show relationship of Caiplie Caves in background and Well in foreground, looking northeast 16/09/2013 General view to show relationship of Caiplie Caves in background and Well in foreground, looking northeast joannahambly
General view to show relationship of Caiplie Caves in background and Well in foreground, looking northeast
View southeast looking towards coast edge 16/09/2013 View southeast looking towards coast edge joannahambly
View southeast looking towards coast edge

Submitted updates

Update id Date User
1305 16/09/2013 training1
Tidal state Low
Site located? Unsure
Proximity to coast edge < 10m
Coastally eroding? not eroding
Coastal defence Yes
Threats stock erosion
Visibility above ground Limited visibility (partial remains)
Access easily accessible - no restrictions; accessible on foot (no footpath)
Local knowledge don't know
Description No information given in CZAS report 16/09/13 Natural spring rising from cut bedrock. Situated at the south side of a circular depression approx 9m in diameter. Sandstone blocks along the south side of the depression where the spring emerges could possibly be the remains of walling related to a well. Currently they form an overflow channel.

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