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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 OS Letters (1839) describe a, ‘well called Tobar Brighde or St. Bridget’s Well, about half a mile east of the Church [KK027-012001-], near Major Butler’s house. It is still held in veneration but not visited for cures or devotion’ (O’Flanagan 1930, vol. 2, 59 (20)).
Full archaeological record 46 words
The OS Letters (1839) describe a, ‘well called Tobar Brighde or St. Bridget’s Well, about half a mile east of the Church [KK027-012001-], near Major Butler’s house. It is still held in veneration but not visited for cures or devotion’ (O’Flanagan 1930, vol. 2, 59 (20)).
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Compiled by Jean Farrelly · Updated 27 March 2023. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
Folklore and traditions
It is still held in veneration but not visited for cures or devotion’ (O’Flanagan 1930, vol. 2, 59 (20)).
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Around St. Bridget's Well
Other heritage nearby
- Newtown Erly CastleCastle · 0.8 km
- Newtown Church ruinAncient church · 1.0 km
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Recorded within 5 km
- 11 holy wellsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 10 castlesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 9 ancient churchesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 5 ringfortsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 abbey or friaryArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 monastic siteArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 high crossArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 round towerArchaeological Survey of Ireland
Walks and trails
- South Kilkenny Cycle LoopRoad Cycling Trail · 43.2 km · nearest point 2.5 km
- Castlemorris - Fern LoopWalking Trail · 2.4 km · nearest point 8.2 km
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Outdoors, towns and places to stay
- Coill an FhaltaighForests · 9.2 km
- CastlemorrisForests · 11 km
- Garryricken Nature ReserveNature reserves · 9.1 km
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- CallanWalled towns · 5.9 km
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- Clomanatagh CastleHistoric stays · 24 km
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