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- TypeRitual site - holy well
Picked out from the Archaeological Survey description below.
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History and description
On E side of stream on N shore of Squince Harbour. Small rectangular opening surrounded by flat slabs, one of which is upright, set against slope to E. Seems to be still in holy use.
Full archaeological record 52 words
On E side of stream on N shore of Squince Harbour. Small rectangular opening surrounded by flat slabs, one of which is upright, set against slope to E. Seems to be still in holy use. Tradition, according to Roberts (1988) that well sprung up after holy well on Rabbit Island went dry.
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 1: West Cork. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
Folklore and traditions
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- ToberbarahaneRitual site - holy well · Castlehaven · 4.5 km · official record
Located in earth-cut recess in steep slope. Stone surround at base; partially covered by stone lintel. Flat-topped outcrop of sandstone at front may act as altar. Still in holy use.
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