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At a glance
- TypeRitual site - holy well
- Recorded size 2.2m E-W; 1.6m N-S; D 0.6-0.8m
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History and description
Situated on rock outcrop overlooking the N-S Finisk River, with the stream c. 200m to the E. This is an oval depression excavated from rock outcrop (dims. 2.2m E-W; 1.6m N-S; D 0.6-0.8m) which may be an ancient shrine. Patterns were formerly held here on August 15th.
Full archaeological record 51 words
Situated on rock outcrop overlooking the N-S Finisk River, with the stream c. 200m to the E. This is an oval depression excavated from rock outcrop (dims. 2.2m E-W; 1.6m N-S; D 0.6-0.8m) which may be an ancient shrine. Patterns were formerly held here on August 15th. (Beary 1911; Forsayeth 1911b)
References
- Beary, M. (1911a) Miscellanea - 'Holy well at Modeligo,' JRSAI 41, 393-4.
- Forsayeth, G. W. (1911b) Miscellanea - 'Holy well near Modeligo, Co. Waterford' JRSAI 41, 186-7.
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Compiled by Michael Moore · Updated 23rd March, 2011 · Based on the Archaeological Inventory of County Waterford. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
Folklore and traditions
Patterns were formerly held here on August 15th.
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