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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.
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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
- Spring issuing from beneath large ash tree and flowing into adjacent river. No longer visited. Graveyard to NNE (CW020-020001-).
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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Recorded within 5 km
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- 2 castlesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 standing stoneArchaeological Survey of Ireland
Walks and trails
- Kilbrannish North to Kilbrannish South TrailWalking Trail · 13.6 km · nearest point 0.3 km
- Clody Valley Craan LoopWalking Trail · 14.3 km · nearest point 0.4 km
- The Columban Way - Bunclody Feeder RoutePilgrim Path · 10.7 km · nearest point 0.5 km
Outdoors, towns and places to stay
- KilbrannishForests · 2.0 km
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