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At a glance
- TypeRitual site - holy well
- Recorded size2.8m N-S; 2.4m E-W; Max. D 0.65m
What to look for
- Stone surround
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
In woodland copse, in NW quadrant of enclosure (LI036-09201-). Roughly circular pool (2.8m N-S; 2.4m E-W; Max. D 0.65m) with roughly stone lined edges.
Full archaeological record 63 words
In woodland copse, in NW quadrant of enclosure (LI036-09201-). Roughly circular pool (2.8m N-S; 2.4m E-W; Max. D 0.65m) with roughly stone lined edges. Outflow drain exits from W side of pool and runs ENE-WSW through enclosing bank of 036-09201---. According to Ó Danachair (1955, 211) 'no tradition of devotions'. According to OS Letters 'a holy well dedicated to St Mida or Ida.'
References
- Date of revised upload: 1 October 2020
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Compiled by Denis Power. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
Folklore and traditions
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