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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.
- Ask the landowner before crossing fields, close gates, leave the stones as you find them.Visiting responsibly
History and description
According to Seán MacCarthaigh (I.T.A. Survey 1942), 'St. Brigids Well which it seems gave its original name to the place is situated at the eastern side of the road, coming past Broomley to Tracton'. Exact location not known.
Full archaeological record 38 words
According to Seán MacCarthaigh (I.T.A. Survey 1942), 'St. Brigids Well which it seems gave its original name to the place is situated at the eastern side of the road, coming past Broomley to Tracton'. Exact location not known.
References
- Image provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/
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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