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- TypeRitual site - holy well
Picked out from the Archaeological Survey description below.
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History and description
According to Carrigan (1905, vol. 4, 116) this is one of three holy wells dedicated to St Kieran (KK029-026----; KK029-024---- and KK029-040----, the latter unlocated) and 'Of old, the pilgrimages began at the former [KK029-026---- in Cappagh townland], and ended at the latter [KK029-024----] c. 530m to the NNE. This well is now dried up and only visible as a rock-cleft cavity.
Full archaeological record 62 words
According to Carrigan (1905, vol. 4, 116) this is one of three holy wells dedicated to St Kieran (KK029-026----; KK029-024---- and KK029-040----, the latter unlocated) and 'Of old, the pilgrimages began at the former [KK029-026---- in Cappagh townland], and ended at the latter [KK029-024----] c. 530m to the NNE. This well is now dried up and only visible as a rock-cleft cavity.
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Compiled by Jean Farrelly · Updated 8 March 2022. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
Folklore and traditions
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