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- TypeRitual site - holy well
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History and description
In a hollow in an undulating landscape. A natural spring in limestone outcrop is known locally as St Bridget's Well and was renowned for a cure of warts, but it was deepened on several occasions and is now visible as a slight hollow, but there is no evidence of veneration.
Full archaeological record 61 words
In a hollow in an undulating landscape. A natural spring in limestone outcrop is known locally as St Bridget's Well and was renowned for a cure of warts, but it was deepened on several occasions and is now visible as a slight hollow, but there is no evidence of veneration. The church at Cloonacille (RO051-018001-) is c. 190m to the SW.
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Compiled by Michael Moore · Updated 24 August 2010. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
Folklore and traditions
A natural spring in limestone outcrop is known locally as St Bridget's Well and was renowned for a cure of warts, but it was deepened on several occasions and is now visible as a slight hollow, but there is no evidence of veneration.
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Around St. Bridget's Well
Other heritage nearby
- Athlone CastleCastle · 5.2 km
- Carnagh West RingfortRingfort · 9.7 km
Recorded within 5 km
- 33 ringfortsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 3 ancient churchesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 3 castlesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 2 standing stonesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 megalithic tombArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 holy wellArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 monastic siteArchaeological Survey of Ireland
Walks and trails
- Green Heartlands Cycle RouteRoad Cycling Trail · 219.6 km · nearest point 2.4 km
- Brideswell Nature LoopWalking Trail · 9.8 km · nearest point 3.6 km
- Old Rail Trail Greenway Walking Trail: Mullingar - AthloneGreenway · 44.2 km · nearest point 5.1 km
Outdoors, towns and places to stay
- Mongan Bog Nature ReserveNature reserves · 12 km
- AthloneWalled towns · 5.2 km
- RindownWalled towns · 12 km
Other attractions nearby
- Glendeer Open Pet FarmNature and Wildlife · 3.5 km
- Drum Heritage CentreHistoric Houses and Castle · 3.7 km
- Drum Monastic Settlement and St Brigid's Holy WellHistoric Houses and Castle · 3.7 km
- Brick Island AnglingNature and Wildlife · 4.5 km
Excavations nearby
- E3270 Ardagawna 1, County RoscommonRoad-scheme excavation report (TII) · 2.0 km
- E3269 Ardnagawna 2, County RoscommonRoad-scheme excavation report (TII) · 2.1 km