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At a glance
- TypeRitual site - holy well
- Condition (as surveyed)Ruined
What to look for
- Pattern day
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.
- Ask the landowner before crossing fields, close gates, leave the stones as you find them.Visiting responsibly
History and description
Ó Danachair (1955, 208) recorded the following details about this holy well; 'Lady's Well on 1840 map. A little clear spring beside the ruin of Fantstown church.
Full archaeological record 92 words
Ó Danachair (1955, 208) recorded the following details about this holy well; 'Lady's Well on 1840 map. A little clear spring beside the ruin of Fantstown church. Formerly much visited, but hardly ever now. A pattern was held on 15th August up to about 1820. A large ash tree grew beside the well. Legend: The Parish Priest was coming from this well one night and was shot by whiteboys. Because of this his successor abolished the pattern (This refers to the murder of Father Mulqueen, P.P., in November, 1819) (Begley 1906, 464-5)'.
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Compiled by Caimin O'Brien · Updated 03 July 2019. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
Folklore and traditions
A pattern was held on 15th August up to about 1820.
Legend: The Parish Priest was coming from this well one night and was shot by whiteboys.
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Around Lady's Well
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- 1 standing stoneArchaeological Survey of Ireland
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Walks and trails
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- Kilmallock Cycle Hub Loop 2Road Cycling Trail · 141.6 km · nearest point 1.9 km
- Kilmallock Cycle Hub Loop 3Road Cycling Trail · 61.5 km · nearest point 2.1 km
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