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- TypeRitual site - holy well
Picked out from the Archaeological Survey description below.
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History and description
In wood, c. 70m to E of St Abban's grave (CO058-039002-). Slab-lined well, surrounded by loose boulders, with stream running off to E; two drinking cups beside well.
Full archaeological record 35 words
In wood, c. 70m to E of St Abban's grave (CO058-039002-). Slab-lined well, surrounded by loose boulders, with stream running off to E; two drinking cups beside well. Venerated on St Abban's day (March 16th).
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 3: Mid Cork. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
Folklore and traditions
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Named sites within 5 km with only a short entry in the Archaeological Survey.
- Ballyvourney ChurchChurch · Glebe (Muskerry West By., Ballyvourney Par.) · 1.0 km · official record
At N side of graveyard (CO058-034003-) is former C of I parish church: small rectangular neo-Gothic church, with embattled tower attached at W end; built in 1824 (Brady 1863, vol. 2, 53).
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Around Saint Abbán's Well
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Walks and trails
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Outdoors, towns and places to stay
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