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At a glance
- TypeRitual site - holy well
Picked out from the Archaeological Survey description below.
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- No source says it is open to the public.Most monuments in Ireland stand on private farmland.
- Ask the landowner before crossing fields, close gates, leave the stones as you find them.Visiting responsibly
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
- Now covered by concrete. Situated to E of church dedicated to St Bridget (CW012-022001-).
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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Around St Bridget's Well
Other heritage nearby
- Leighlinbridge CastleCastle · 3.6 km
- Ballyknockan ChurchAncient church · 4.0 km
- Clogrennane CastleCastle · 4.6 km
- Nurney CrossHigh cross · 4.7 km
- Carlow CastleCastle · 8.1 km
- Wells ChurchAncient church · 8.2 km
Recorded within 5 km
- 8 ringfortsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 6 ancient churchesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 5 castlesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 4 high crossesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 2 holy wellsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 monastic siteArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 standing stoneArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 abbey or friaryArchaeological Survey of Ireland
Walks and trails
- The Columban Way - Nine Stones to MaganyPilgrim Path · 50.2 km · nearest point 2.0 km
- Clogrennane Wood LoopWalking Trail · 2.4 km · nearest point 3.1 km
- Oak Park LoopWalking Trail · 3.7 km · nearest point 12 km
Outdoors, towns and places to stay
- ClogrennanForests · 3.1 km
- LeighlinbridgeWalled towns · 3.6 km
- Old LeighlinWalled towns · 4.7 km
Other attractions nearby
- Black CastleHistoric Houses and Castle · 3.6 km
- Leighlinbridge - Garden VillageGardens · 3.9 km
- St Laserian's CathedralAbbeys and Monastery · 4.8 km
- Carlow CastleHistoric Houses and Castle · 8.1 km
What's on nearby
- Derek Ryan - Songwriter Show2026-11-08 · 8.5 km
- Autumn / Winter Cinemas at VISUAL2026-12-22 · 8.5 km