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- TypeRitual site - holy well
- Date or period mentionedmedieval
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History and description
A holy well dedicated to St Bridget whose pattern was formerly held on 1st of February. Spring well in the centre of the village of Rosenallis near the medieval church and nineteenth century Church of Ireland church (LA003-016001-) and graveyard (LA003-016009-).
Full archaeological record 41 words
A holy well dedicated to St Bridget whose pattern was formerly held on 1st of February. Spring well in the centre of the village of Rosenallis near the medieval church and nineteenth century Church of Ireland church (LA003-016001-) and graveyard (LA003-016009-).
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Updated 17 December 2007 · Based on the Archaeological Inventory of County Laois. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
Folklore and traditions
A holy well dedicated to St Bridget whose pattern was formerly held on 1st of February.
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