Wells of St Euny

Wells of St Euny

There are two wells situated either side of the path and these are both associated with St Euny. The more elaborate one has steps leading down to it and the other is surrounded by four large granite slabs. The site is only recorded from the 18th Century so the true age of the wells is unknown. There is also mention of a chapel being located near the wells (hence Chapel Euny).

Many people understandably confuse the two wells beside the path leading to the Carn Euny ancient village (with metal grilles) for these. No records have so far been found for the wells with metal grilles being holy wells but the one by the large boulder is thought to be quite old.

Also quite confusing is that "Chapel Euny" is now used as a broad place name for the settlement, hence the wooden sign for "Chapel Euny" by the junction pointing towards the cottage and Carn Euny (which is actually in the opposite direction to where the chapel is thought to have been).

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