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At a glance
- TypeRitual site - holy well
What to look for
- Stone surround
Picked out from the Archaeological Survey description below.
Can you visit?
- No source says it is open to the public.Most monuments in Ireland stand on private farmland.
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History and description
Oval-shaped well, set into natural slope and lined with stones. Resorted to principally as cure for sore eyes; also called "Brigid's Well".
Full archaeological record 35 words
Oval-shaped well, set into natural slope and lined with stones. Resorted to principally as cure for sore eyes; also called "Brigid's Well". Second holy well lies c. 7m to W (CO110-02102-). (Ó 'Ríordáin 1932, 99).
References
- Image provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Updated 14 January 2009 · Based on the Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
Folklore and traditions
Resorted to principally as cure for sore eyes; also called "Brigid's Well".
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Oval-shaped well, set into slope, surrounded by stones built up as facing on sides and back. Second holy well lies c.7m to E (CO110-02103-). (Ó Ríordáin 1932, 99).
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