The Witches’ Well is a historical and cultural landmark located at the entrance of Edinburgh Castle, Scotland. It’s a small cast iron fountain and plaque that commemorates the Scottish women who were persecuted for being suspected witches during the 16th to 18th centuries. The well itself is adorned with symbolic designs such as serpents (for rebirth), foxglove plants (used in witchcraft) and an inscription.
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- ru.us.edu.vn en/Witches'_Well,_EdinburghThe Witches' Well is a monument to accused witches burned at the stake in Edinburgh, Scotland, and is the only one of its kind in the city.[1].
- atlasobscura.com places/the-witches-well-…Discover The Witches' Well in Edinburgh, Scotland: The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.
- explorial.com sights/edinburgh-the-witches-well/The Witches’ Well can be found on Castlehill by Edinburgh Castle’s esplanade, situated right next to where the old Nor Loch used to be.
- feverup.com en/edinburgh/venue/the-witches-wellThe Witches' Well near Edinburgh Castle, is a memorial honoring those accused of witchcraft. It features intricate carvings on the drinking fountain.
- tripadvisor.com Attraction_Review-g186525-…The Witches Well is situated in the Courtyard area of Edinburgh Castle and it marks the spot where witches were burned at the stake many years ago.
- hoteis.com go/scotland/the-witches-well-edinburghThe first thing you need to know about The Witches’ Well is that it's fairly easy to miss. You'll find it on the way towards Edinburgh Castle...
- edinburgh.org blog/edinburghs-witches-wizards/As you enter Edinburgh Castle’s esplanade, make sure to look for The Witches’ Well, a cast iron fountain which pays tribute to those who perished during this...
- spottedbylocals.com edinburgh/the-witches-well/Home//Edinburgh//The Witches’ Well. ... In Scotland it’s thought between 4,000 and 6,000 people were tried under the Witchcraft Act between 1563 and 1736.
- theculturetrip.com europe/united-kingdom/scotland…Check out our guide to the hidden Witches' Well by Edinburgh Castle and discover a harrowing chapter in Scotland's history...
- visuaoptique.fr the witches wellThe Witches Well in Edinburgh, Scotland Editorial Stock Photo - Image of landmarks, stake: 272594218 The witches well By Dreamstime.com.
- citydays.com places/the-witches-well/Situated just outside the gates of Edinburgh Castle, The Witches' Well is easy to overlook amidst the grandeur of the castle and the bustling Royal Mile.
- secretscotland.org.uk index.php/Secrets/…The Witches Well, or Witches Fountain, is located near the entrance to Edinburgh Castle's esplande, on the west wall of The Tartan Weaving Mill.