Ythanwells
This article is about the village of Ythanwells. For the Roman Camp site, see Ythan Wells. For the source of the River Ythan, known as Wells of Ythan, see River Ythan.
Coordinates: 57°26′06″N 2°36′36″W / 57.435°N 2.610°W
Ythanwells (/ˌaɪθənˈwɛlz/) is a village in the Marr area of Aberdeenshire, Scotland,[1] lying 10.6 kilometres (6.6 mi) east of Huntly. The village is sometimes known as Wells of Ythan, although this name strictly refers to the nearby source of the River Ythan.[2]
Ythanwells Church, now semi-derelict and in use as an agricultural barn, was built in 1864.[3] The village also formerly had a school,[4] which serves today as a community centre. Ythanwells now comes under the catchment area for Drumblade Primary School.[5]
The Roman Camp site known as Glenmailen or Ythan Wells is situated near the farm of Glenmellan, 2.1 kilometres (1.3 mi) east of the village.
References
- ↑ Ythanwells, Gazetteer for Scotland
- ↑ Wells of Ythan, Gazetteer for Scotland
- ↑ Site record for Ythanwells Church, Canmore
- ↑ Site record for Ythanwells School, Canmore
- ↑ Drumblade School, Aberdeenshire Council
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