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At a glance
- TypeRitual site - holy well
What to look for
- Steps down
Picked out from the Archaeological Survey description below.
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- No source says it is open to the public.Most monuments in Ireland stand on private farmland.
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History and description
On low-lying ground close to the shore of an inlet of Lough Ree. This spring well is within a circular setting (diam. 1.6m) defined by a mortared stone wall (H 0.45m; Wth 0.52m).
Full archaeological record 72 words
On low-lying ground close to the shore of an inlet of Lough Ree. This spring well is within a circular setting (diam. 1.6m) defined by a mortared stone wall (H 0.45m; Wth 0.52m). The top of the wall has recently been capped with concrete. The entrance is at S where two steps lead down to the water. A holy bush (LF025-001003-) is associated. A mass-rock (LF025-001002-) lies c. 33m to the SSE.
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Compiled by Patrick F. O'Donovan · Updated 7 June 2013. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
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