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- TypeRitual site - holy well
Picked out from the Archaeological Survey description below.
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- No source says it is open to the public.Most monuments in Ireland stand on private farmland.
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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 200m SSE of St. Michael's Church (CW024-027----). Protected by corbelled dome.
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Updated 17 July 2007. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
Folklore and traditions
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Around St. Michael's Well
Other heritage nearby
- Saint Michael's ChurchAncient church · 0.2 km
- Duiske AbbeyAbbey or friary · 0.9 km
- Cloghasty South CastleCastle · 3.5 km
- Templenaboe ChurchAncient church · 4.5 km
- St. James's ChapelAncient church · 5.2 km
- Saint Mullin’s Ecclesiastical SiteAncient church · 5.2 km
Recorded within 5 km
- 18 ringfortsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 9 ancient churchesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 3 castlesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 3 holy wellsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 abbey or friaryArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 standing stoneArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 high crossArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 hillfortArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 monastic siteArchaeological Survey of Ireland
Walks and trails
- The Columban Way - St Mullins Feeder (River Route)Pilgrim Path · 30.9 km · nearest point 0.5 km
- Barrow WayLong Distance Waymarked Way · 117.0 km · nearest point 0.9 km
- Brandon Hill LoopWalking Trail · 15.7 km · nearest point 1.5 km
Outdoors, towns and places to stay
- InistiogeWalled towns · 8.9 km
- ThomastownWalled towns · 12 km
Other attractions nearby
- Riverboat AdventuresNature and Wildlife · 0.9 km
- Duiske AbbeyHistoric Houses and Castle · 1.0 km
- Bahana ForestNature and Wildlife · 3.5 km
- St. Mullins Ecclesiastical VillageAbbeys and Monastery · 4.9 km