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At a glance
- TypeRitual site - holy well
- Date or period mentionedmedieval
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
The site is located in a large level field under tillage S of a medieval church (DU011-039001-). Formerly an open pool, dedicated to St. Brigid.
Full archaeological record 38 words
The site is located in a large level field under tillage S of a medieval church (DU011-039001-). Formerly an open pool, dedicated to St. Brigid. Now enclosed and used for domestic and farm purposes (Ó Danachair 1958, 76).
References
- Date of revised upload: 12 April 2023
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Compiled by Geraldine Stout. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
Folklore and traditions
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