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At a glance
- TypeRitual site - holy well
- Recorded sizeH 1.1m; W 1m
Picked out from the Archaeological Survey description below.
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History and description
In wooded glen, on N-facing slope. Stone-lined well; semicircular back wall (H 1.1m; Wth 1m).
Full archaeological record 57 words
In wooded glen, on N-facing slope. Stone-lined well; semicircular back wall (H 1.1m; Wth 1m). Run off flows N from well. According to O'Leary (1919, 84) 'the number of people making "rounds" has diminished considerably'. Disused. O Murchadha (1967, 16) identifies this well as St. Mary's and St. Brigid's as another holy well (CO099-028---) nearby to SE.
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Updated 14 January 2009 · Based on the Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
Folklore and traditions
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