Hidden Secrets
Witches' Well
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The 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. The memorial drinking fountain is attached to a wall at the lower end of the Castle Esplanade, below Edinburgh Castle, and located close to where many people accused of witchcraft were burned at the stake. During the high point of witch hunting in the early modern period, 32% of accused witches came from the Lothian area.
- Category
- Hidden Secrets
- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Address
- Edinburgh EH1 2ND, Edinburgh
- Coordinates
- 55.94891, -3.19643
- How to get there
- Google MapsApple MapsOpenStreetMap
- Wikidata
- Q95568172
What is Witches' Well?
Witches' Well is a Hidden Secrets place on VeroMaps, on Edinburgh EH1 2ND. Other places close by: Makars' Court, St Giles' Cathedral, Greyfriars Bobby Fountain, Alexander and Bucephalus.
Where is Witches' Well?
Witches' Well is in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Coordinates: 55.94891, -3.19643.
How do I get to Witches' Well?
Witches' Well is at Edinburgh EH1 2ND, Edinburgh, United Kingdom (55.94891, -3.19643). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.