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- TypeRitual site - holy well
Picked out from the Archaeological Survey description below.
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History and description
Ó Danachair (1955, 210) recorded the following details about this holy well; 'Saint Bridget's Well" local name. Not on maps.
Full archaeological record 67 words
Ó Danachair (1955, 210) recorded the following details about this holy well; 'Saint Bridget's Well" local name. Not on maps. A small clear pool, roughly lined with large stones. One large stone is set on edge beside the well. On the roadside, with a stile leading in to the well. Rounds are still made, but by few. Formerly very popular, especially for the cure of sore eyes'.
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Compiled by Caimin O'Brien · Updated 03 July 2019. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
Folklore and traditions
Formerly very popular, especially for the cure of sore eyes'.
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