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- TypeRitual site - holy well
Picked out from the Archaeological Survey description below.
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History and description
In roadside field fence, on E side of field in which stands Ballydeloughy castle (14281). Hollow (dry) in base of sycamore tree known locally as St Catherine's well.
Full archaeological record 82 words
In roadside field fence, on E side of field in which stands Ballydeloughy castle (14281). Hollow (dry) in base of sycamore tree known locally as St Catherine's well. According to local information, well originally located in Ballydeloughy graveyard (14539) but moved when someone washed clothes in it. Grove White (1905-25, vol. 1, 156) was informed that it held water in the driest summer and 'it is the holy well resuscitated...which was filled in a long time ago near the old church' .
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Updated 14 January 2009 · Based on the Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
Folklore and traditions
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Around St Catherine's Well
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Recorded within 5 km
- 77 ringfortsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 16 ancient churchesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 12 castlesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 11 standing stonesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 4 monastic sitesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
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- 1 hillfortArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 abbey or friaryArchaeological Survey of Ireland
Walks and trails
- Darragh Hills LoopWalking Trail · 7.7 km · nearest point 7.4 km
- Ballyorgan LoopWalking Trail · 12.6 km · nearest point 7.4 km
- Castlegale LoopWalking Trail · 3.9 km · nearest point 7.4 km
Outdoors, towns and places to stay
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Excavations nearby
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