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At a glance
- TypeRitual site - holy well
What to look for
- Pattern day
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.
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History and description
Situated c. 90m SSW of church (LA002-002002-). This well was called after St Manmon, the patron of the parish.
Full archaeological record 57 words
Situated c. 90m SSW of church (LA002-002002-). This well was called after St Manmon, the patron of the parish. The date of the pattern day was forgotten by the early nineteenth century (O'Flanagan 1933, vol. 1, 71). Holy well situated in centre of poorly drained flat field now filled in located to S of Kilmanman church (LA002-002002-).
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Updated 17 December 2007 · Based on the Archaeological Inventory of County Laois. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
Folklore and traditions
The date of the pattern day was forgotten by the early nineteenth century (O'Flanagan 1933, vol. 1, 71).
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