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At a glance
- TypeRitual site - holy well
What to look for
- Steps down
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
St. Catherine's Well in the parish of Rathcoole, is located along a field ditch which has been widened and deepened, removing all apparent trace of well. Originally accessed from steps.
Full archaeological record 38 words
St. Catherine's Well in the parish of Rathcoole, is located along a field ditch which has been widened and deepened, removing all apparent trace of well. Originally accessed from steps. Dedicated to St. Catherine (Ó Danachair 1958, 82).
References
- Date of revised upload: 20 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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