Unofficial guide. Not the National Monuments Service, the OPW, Fáilte Ireland or the landowner. Disclaimer
At a glance
- TypeRitual site - holy well
- Recorded size 3m x 2.5m
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
Located in a small hollow on a gentle E-facing slope and c. 40m S of a W-E road that leads to the seashore c. 350m to the E. The well is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, but according to John O'Donovan writing c. 1840, it had not been venerated for c. 40 years (O'Flanagan 1933, vol. 1, 65). It is now a rectangular well (dims. 3m x 2.5m) defined by a concrete wall.
Full archaeological record 89 words
Located in a small hollow on a gentle E-facing slope and c. 40m S of a W-E road that leads to the seashore c. 350m to the E. The well is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, but according to John O'Donovan writing c. 1840, it had not been venerated for c. 40 years (O'Flanagan 1933, vol. 1, 65). It is now a rectangular well (dims. 3m x 2.5m) defined by a concrete wall. There is no evidence of veneration. Glascarrig priory (WX017-010001-) is c. 150m to the N.
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Compiled by Michael Moore · Updated 21 May, 2012. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
More holy wells nearby
St Moling's Well
Ritual site - holy well · Glebe (Ballaghkeen By., Monamolin Ed) · Wexford · 10 km away
Bride's Well
Ritual site - holy well · Kilmuckridge · Wexford · 11 km away
Tobermurry
Ritual site - holy well · Gorey Corporation Lands · Wexford · 13 km away
St Winifred's Well
Ritual site - holy well · Tarahill · Wexford · 14 km away
St. Bridget's Well
Ritual site - holy well · Castletalbot · Wexford · 18 km away
St Mogue's Well
Ritual site - holy well · Ferns Upper · Wexford · 19 km away
Visitors' notes
Badges are opinions of visitors - not verified facts. One vote per badge and visitor; no account needed.
Best time to visit
What's missing on this page?
Share a tip to find it
Share a local tradition or story
Suggest a correction
Suggest the right map location
Report a duplicate page
Ask a question
Do not include personal data. See our privacy notice.
Around Lady's Well
Other heritage nearby
- Glen (Richards)Promontory fort · 4.1 km
Recorded within 5 km
- 4 ringfortsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 2 castlesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 2 promontory fortsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 abbey or friaryArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 ancient churchArchaeological Survey of Ireland
Walks and trails
- Cahore Point Coastal WalkWalking Trail · 3.7 km · nearest point 1.4 km
- Courtown Woods Trails - River WalkWalking Trail · 2.1 km · nearest point 7.5 km
- Courtown Woods Trails - Canal WalkWalking Trail · 0.7 km · nearest point 7.5 km
Other attractions nearby
- Glascarrig BeachBeach · 0.3 km
- Roney Point BeachBeach · 2.1 km
- Cahore Point BeachBeach · 2.5 km
- Old Bawn BeachBeach · 3.1 km
What's on nearby
- Gorey Whiskey Festival 20262026-11-06 · 12 km
- Gorey Whiskey Festival 20262026-11-07 · 12 km
- Winter Fair and Santa Paws2026-11-15 · 11 km · free