St Bernard's Well

Category

Library Item

Item no

8890

Title

St Bernard's Well

Description

St Bernard's Well stands on the banks of the Water of Leith in Edinburgh. A path leads to the upper level of the well which has a statue encircled by columns and a domed roof on top. On the lower level there is another path leading to a rough-hewn stone base with a bench next to it.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1883

Size

21.4 x 27.8 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

St Bernard's Well is situated on the Water of Leith close to Stockbridge. The current surrounding structure was designed by Alexander Naismyth and built in the 1790's. It has a domed ceiling supported by ten columns covering a statue of the goddess Hygeia. Water from the mineral spring was popular for its supposed health giving properties from the mid 18th century until the well's closure in 1940.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Columns

Architecture > Monuments > Statues

Landscape > Water > Rivers and streams

Landscape > Water > Wells

Places > Edinburgh areas > Stockbridge

Places > Edinburgh areas > Water of Leith

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

(55°57′19″N, 3°12′41″W)

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