Saint Attracta's Well

On the E side of a road, and on a S-facing slope, at the point where a stream emerges from underground. The well is partially enclosed by a stone wall, part of which is of recent construction. A crucifixion plaque (SL046-013002-) dated to the 1660s is set into the wall at the N side of the well and several rounded 'cursing stones' (SL046-013004-) are cemented on top of the wall above the plaque. The well, which is approached from the road by roughly made stone steps at S, is roughly circular (2.1m N-S; 2.3m E-W; D c. 1m) and mostly lined with drystone walling, though incorporating bedrock in places. A bullaun stone (SL046-013003-) projects from the enclosing wall at NNE into the well space, just above the water level. The drystone wall is topped with a mortared stone wall. The stream exits from the well through a low lintelled opening at W and is channelled out into an adjoining subsidiary well. The subsidiary well which is open to S, is roughly square (0.8m N-S; 0.9m E-W) with stone walls and a single roofing lintel. Upon exiting the subsidiary well the stream flows SE for 3m in an open stone-lined drain and then into the adjoining field to E. The well is traditionally associated with St Attracta and the pattern day is held on 11th August. According to Wood-Martin (1892, 368) 'the altar and walls were some years ago restored by the nuns of Ballaghadereen'.