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- TypeRitual site - holy well
Picked out from the Archaeological Survey description below.
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History and description
In a low-lying position on the E bank of a small S-N stream or drain. St Bridget's holy well, which is c. 110m NE of Drum church (RO051-063001-), was conserved in 1987-9.
Full archaeological record 71 words
In a low-lying position on the E bank of a small S-N stream or drain. St Bridget's holy well, which is c. 110m NE of Drum church (RO051-063001-), was conserved in 1987-9. This is a circular well lined with limestone and surrounded by limestone paving stones within an enclosure defined by a masonry wall. Archaeological testing (04E1491) c. 80m to the E failed to produce any related archaeological material (Halpin 2007).
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.
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Around St Bridget's Well
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- 2 castlesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 megalithic tombArchaeological Survey of Ireland
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- 1 standing stoneArchaeological Survey of Ireland
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Walks and trails
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Outdoors, towns and places to stay
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