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At a glance
- TypeRitual site - holy well
What to look for
- Offerings left
- Steps down
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
In pasture, on N-facing slope. Well enclosed by stone wall; concrete steps on S side.
Full archaeological record 113 words
In pasture, on N-facing slope. Well enclosed by stone wall; concrete steps on S side. Statue of Our Lady within. Nearby tree adorned with rags and rosary beads. According to Power (1940, 107) devotions paid here on August 15th. Immediately to E is upright limestone slab (CO088-044001-), carved on both sides, associated with 'rounds' made at well. On one side is figure of crucified Christ in low relief (bottom part of stone may be broken as figure's waist now at ground level), on the reverse is a face in profile and the inscription 'Seven Pater Nosters and Seven Ave Marias. The Honour 1731' (Power 1940, 108). Both faces are scored by inscribed crosses.
References
- Images provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Updated 14 January 2009 · Based on the Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
Folklore and traditions
Nearby tree adorned with rags and rosary beads.
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