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At a glance
- 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
- Now closed. About 350m SE of Kellistown Church (CW008-036001-).
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 Patrick's Well
Other heritage nearby
- Kellistown Round TowerRound tower · 0.4 km
- Ardristan StoneStanding stone · 5.0 km
- Browneshill Megalithic TombMegalithic tomb · 6.3 km
- St Columba's ChurchAncient church · 6.4 km
- Nurney CrossHigh cross · 7.2 km
- Carlow CastleCastle · 8.9 km
Recorded within 5 km
- 12 castlesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 9 ancient churchesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 5 ringfortsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 3 standing stonesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 round towerArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 holy wellArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 monastic siteArchaeological Survey of Ireland
Walks and trails
- The Columban Way - Nine Stones to MaganyPilgrim Path · 50.2 km · nearest point 8.9 km
- Oak Park LoopWalking Trail · 3.7 km · nearest point 9.6 km
- Rathwood Fox's Park TrailWalking Trail · 4.8 km · nearest point 9.9 km
Outdoors, towns and places to stay
- ClogrennanForests · 11 km
- TullowWalled towns · 6.3 km
- CarlowWalled towns · 8.6 km
Other attractions nearby
- The Garden at Hardymount HouseGardens · 4.4 km
- Tullow MuseumMuseums and Attraction · 6.1 km
- Duckett’s Grove Walled Gardens and Pleasure GroundsHistoric Houses and Castle · 7.4 km
- Mountain Adventures 74Walking · 7.8 km
What's on nearby
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- Autumn / Winter Cinemas at VISUAL2026-12-22 · 8.6 km