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At a glance
- TypeRitual site - holy well
- Date or period mentionedEarly Christian
What to look for
- Bullaun stone
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
Referred to as St. Mogue's well. Bullaun stone (CW009-028007-) placed on wall beside it.
Full archaeological record 41 words
Referred to as St. Mogue's well. Bullaun stone (CW009-028007-) placed on wall beside it. (Harbison 1991, 192)
Reference:
Harbison P. 1991 'Early Christian Antiquities at Clonmore, Co. Carlow' in Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy (vol. 91, C, Number 7), Dublin.
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Compiled by Claire Breen · Updated 19 August 2011. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
Folklore and traditions
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Around St Mogue's Well
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- TullowWalled towns · 11 km
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