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- TypeRitual site - holy well
Picked out from the Archaeological Survey description below.
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History and description
At base of S bank of a ringfort (TS062-121001-) on gradual SSE-facing slope in undulating terrain, in pasture. Well consists of a muddy pool with water flowing into the well along the fosse of the ringfort.
Full archaeological record 66 words
At base of S bank of a ringfort (TS062-121001-) on gradual SSE-facing slope in undulating terrain, in pasture. Well consists of a muddy pool with water flowing into the well along the fosse of the ringfort. It is defined along its E side by an earthen bank and along its S and W sides by shallow scarp. Metalled surface, part of an old trackway, to SE.
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Compiled by Jean Farrelly · Updated 26 August 2011. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
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Around Lady's Well
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Recorded within 5 km
- 53 ringfortsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 18 castlesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 10 ancient churchesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 3 holy wellsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 2 standing stonesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 abbey or friaryArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 monastic siteArchaeological Survey of Ireland
Walks and trails
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Outdoors, towns and places to stay
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