The Well of Spa or Well of the Woman Hill or The Nymph of Aberdeen was said to be dedicated to the Virgin. Miracle plays and other entertainments nearby ensured the well became quite famous.
This well contained iron. The medicinal term applied to such waters is chalybeate. The waters acted as tonics and were said to redden the blood and was recommended for young persons of a pale complexion.
The Well of Spa was originally situated on the west side of Spa Street, 100yrds from Upper Denburn. In 1851 it was renovated and provided 2.5 gallons of water per minute.
In 1893 it was moved to the east side of Spa Street and placed in the Infirmary wall (Woolmanhill) where it was served by the municipal supply.
The medicinal spring has long since vanished. In 1976 the well was rebuilt on its present site in Skene Street in front of the Denburn Car Park, behind His Majesty's Theatre.
It certainly looks lovely there and detracts from the not lovely car park!
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