Sites and Monument Record: Cross well (SMR 432)

Description
Circular ashlar structure fluted dome bearing drum surmounted by lion with shield; fine figured cast iron oval panel at former pump - now gone.
Replaces an earlier well of 1681 built by the Earl of Callendar.
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Object detail

Site type
building
well
Site status
Listed B
Site history notes
The original Cross Well was erected in 1681 by the Earl of Callendar. It stood in front of the present site of Wilson's Buildings. In 1817 it was moved to a site just in front of the Steeple at the behest of the Road Trustees.
In 1989, after the High Street was pedestrianised, a lorry backed into the monument and it had to be dismantled for safety reasons. In 1993 it was finally reinstated, but was located near its original position on the south side of the street.
Site conservation date
1817
1681
Site grid ref
NS 8880 7991
Conservation status
Georgian
Post-Medieval

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