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Ancient well discovered on top of Bennachie


An ancient well at the top of one of Scotland’s most iconic mountain peaks has been unearthed for the first time in hundreds of years.
Archaeologists from Aberdeen University’s Northern Picts projects made the incredible discovery this week at the Mither Tap, one of the summits of Bennachie in Aberdeenshire. The deep granite well would have served as a water source for the occupants of the impressive fort at the top of the hill, the remains of which can still be seen today.
LesHamilton Posted by LesHamilton
7th June 2019ce
Edited 7th June 2019ce

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I'm tempted to go on Sunday. I'd like to see the well. thelonious Posted by thelonious
7th June 2019ce
If you go to the Northern Picts on Facebook you'll see loads of photos there. drewbhoy Posted by drewbhoy
13th June 2019ce
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