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- 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
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
- Situated 100m ENE and downslope of White Chapel. Still venerated. Shrine erected in 1950. Bullaun stone (CW019-049002-) in hedge E of holy well. See CW019-048001- and CW019-048002- for church and font.
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Compiled by Claire Breen · Updated 8 July 2011. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
Folklore and traditions
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Walks and trails
- Nine Stones Cycle RouteRoad Cycling Trail · nearest point 1.7 km
- The Columban Way - St Mullins Feeder (River Route)Pilgrim Path · 30.9 km · nearest point 1.8 km
- The Columban Way - Nine Stones to MaganyPilgrim Path · 50.2 km · nearest point 3.9 km
Outdoors, towns and places to stay
- KilbrannishForests · 7.0 km
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