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At a glance
- TypeRitual site - holy well
Picked out from the Archaeological Survey description below.
Can you visit?
- No source says it is open to the public.Most monuments in Ireland stand on private farmland.
- Ask the landowner before crossing fields, close gates, leave the stones as you find them.Visiting responsibly
History and description
The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Full archaeological record 33 words
The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
References
- According to O'Donovan (OSL 1839, 132), 'patron' held here until 1798.
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Updated 17 July 2007. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
Folklore and traditions
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Around St Bridget's Well
Other heritage nearby
- Huntington CastleCastle · 1.1 km
- Moylisha Wedge TombMegalithic tomb · 5.9 km
- Aghowle ChurchAncient church · 7.7 km
- St Finian's ChurchAncient church · 9.1 km
Recorded within 5 km
- 7 ringfortsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 2 ancient churchesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 2 castlesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 monastic siteArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 abbey or friaryArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 holy wellArchaeological Survey of Ireland
Walks and trails
- Wicklow WayLong Distance Waymarked Way · 128.1 km · nearest point 0.6 km
- Coolmelagh - Coolmelagh LoopWalking Trail · 12.6 km · nearest point 3.8 km
- Coolmelagh - Gibbet Hill LoopWalking Trail · 9.0 km · nearest point 4.2 km
Outdoors, towns and places to stay
- KilbrannishForests · 8.7 km
- TullowWalled towns · 13 km
Other attractions nearby
- St Fiaac's Church ClonegalAbbeys and Monastery · 0.2 km
- The Weavers CottagesHistoric Houses and Castle · 0.6 km
- Altamont GardensGardens · 6.3 km
- Adelaide Memorial ChurchAbbeys and Monastery · 9.0 km