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Lost Wells

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by Katch Holmes

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Wells were vital to our existence, important social and cultural hubs which provided fresh supplies of clean water, healing and spiritual meccas. Katch Holmes goes on a whistle-stop tour round well sites in Galloway, touching on issues of water supplies, vanished populations, healing, historical movements, mythology and folk tales. The Galloway Glens Lost Wells project was instigated in lockdown. It tasked people to carry out online research to discover lost wells near them. Supported by National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic Environment, Scotland Illustration: Simon Holmes

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2/3/2022

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February 24, 2022

Episode 4: The Green Well of Scotland

Katch goes back to the well near her home that started it all off for her and touches on some big theories concerning Carsphairn’s medieval history. Image: Matt Hickman at the Green Well of Scotland, Carsphairn, part of the <a href="https://www.knockengorroch.org.uk/green-well-of-scotland-exhibition/">Green Well of Scotland Exhibition</a> photographed by <a href="https://aliciabruce.co.uk/">Alicia Bruce</a> Thanks to Robin Ade, Sarah Ade, Laya Ade, Dr Peter Hewitt and Simon Holmes Music: Face to Face by <a href="https://twelfthdaymusic.com" target="_blank">Twelfth Day</a> References A History of Galloway, by William Mackenzie, 1841 Life of St Columba, by Adomnan of Iona, 640AD The podcast is part of the <a href="https://gallowayglens.org" target="_blank">Galloway Glens</a> Lost Wells project.  Instigated during the depths of lockdown, the online project tasked members of the community to research and discover ‘lost wells’ in their vicinity. Galloway Glens is supported by National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic Environment, Scotland.

February 17, 2022

Episode 3: More than water

Wells were vital to our existence, important social and cultural hubs which provided fresh supplies of clean water, healing functions and spiritual meccas. Researching well sites at Kirkcudbright, Twynholm and Castle Douglas become a gateway into discovering more about Galloway’s part in the slave trade as well as covenanters and the romantic era. Image: Lyn Walby and Paul Connor at the Fairies Well near Twynholm Thanks to Dr Peter Hewitt, Lyn Walby, Paul Connor and Claire Martin Music: Face to Face by <a href="https://twelfthdaymusic.com" target="_blank">Twelfth Day</a> The podcast is part of the <a href="https://gallowayglens.org" target="_blank">Galloway Glens</a> Lost Wells project.  Instigated during the depths of lockdown, the online project tasked members of the community to research and discover ‘lost wells’ in their vicinity. Galloway Glens is supported by National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic Environment, Scotland.

February 10, 2022

Episode 2: Saints, Spas and Singers

Wells were vital to our existence, important social and cultural hubs which provided fresh supplies of clean water, healing functions and spiritual meccas. Katch continues her exploration of some of the wells discovered near Dalry and Lauriston and learns a little more about the mineral qualities of their waters. Image: Andrew Wilson at Lochenbreck Spa Well, near Lauriston Thanks to Michael Ansell and Andrew Wilson Music: The Lassie I loved at Lochenbreck Well poem by Malcolm McLachlan Harper, melody and song by Sue Taylor Face to Face by <a href="https://twelfthdaymusic.com" target="_blank">Twelfth Day</a> The podcast is part of the <a href="https://gallowayglens.org" target="_blank">Galloway Glens</a> Lost Wells project.  Instigated during the depths of lockdown, the online project tasked members of the community to research and discover ‘lost wells’ in their vicinity. Galloway Glens is supported by National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic Environment, Scotland.

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What is Lost Wells?: Wells were vital to our existence, important social and cultural hubs which provided fresh supplies of clean water, healing and spiritual meccas.

Katch Holmes goes on a whistle-stop tour round well sites in Galloway, touching on issues of water supplies, vanished populations, healing, historical movements, mythology and folk tales.

The Galloway Glens Lost Wells project was instigated in lockdown. It tasked people to carry out online research to discover lost wells near them.

Supported by National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic Environment, Scotland

Illustration: Simon Holmes
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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