Folklore & legend

Kate's Well at Salsburgh

Kate's Well, Kirk o' Shotts church, Salsburgh

14th century onward

The connection between the well and the chapel is a documented type, since wells commonly stood beside early churches and took their dedication. Catherine of Siena died in 1380 and was canonised in 1461, so a dedication to her in the 14th century would be unusually early, and the name may be later than the well or may refer to another Catherine. The Bertram story is the only supernatural or legendary element. The pin is on Salsburgh village.

Evidence
Long-standing local tradition
Access
Open ground
Location
55.841, -3.878 (Parish-level only, treat as an area)

Sources: Wikipedia, "Salsburgh" [other]

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