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At a glance
- TypeRitual site - holy well
- Recorded sizeW 0.65m; H 0.5m; D 0.8
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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
Situated on a severe E-facing slope overlooking Whiting Bay and at the side of a steep street. It is known as ‘St Uchta’s or St Ita’s Well’ which was formerly venerated (OS Name Books).
Full archaeological record 63 words
Situated on a severe E-facing slope overlooking Whiting Bay and at the side of a steep street. It is known as ‘St Uchta’s or St Ita’s Well’ which was formerly venerated (OS Name Books). The well opens-out under rock outcrop as a recess (Wth 0.65m; H 0.5m; D 0.8) defined by a masonry wall. It is still maintained but there is no pattern.
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Compiled by Michael Moore · Updated 17 October 2011 · Based on the Archaeological Inventory of County Waterford. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
Folklore and traditions
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Around Toberughta
Other heritage nearby
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- Ardmore Round TowerRound tower · 4.8 km
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Recorded within 5 km
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- 8 ancient churchesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 4 abbeys & friariesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 4 ogham stonesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 3 holy wellsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 3 castlesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 2 promontory fortsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 2 standing stonesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 monastic siteArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 round towerArchaeological Survey of Ireland
Walks and trails
- Sean Kelly Cycle Route - The Heritage RouteRoad Cycling Trail · 107.7 km · nearest point 4.0 km
- Ardmore Cliff WalkWalking Trail · 4.0 km · nearest point 4.8 km
- Capel Way Coastal Trail Island LoopWalking Trail · 2.4 km · nearest point 8.5 km
Outdoors, towns and places to stay
- Whiting BayBeaches · 1.7 km
- Goat IslandBeaches · 2.4 km
- Capel Island and Knockadoon Head Nature ReserveNature reserves · 8.8 km
- Capel Island and Knockadoon Head Nature ReserveNature reserves · 8.8 km
- YoughalWalled towns · 3.8 km
- Salterbridge GatelodgeHistoric stays · 23 km
Other attractions nearby
- Whiting Bay BeachNatural Landscape · 1.6 km
- Goat Island BeachBeach · 2.4 km
- Youghal Front StrandBeach · 3.4 km
- Youghal Clock Gate TowerHistoric Houses and Castle · 3.5 km
Excavations nearby
- E3569 Pilltown Area 5, County WaterfordRoad-scheme excavation report (TII) · 3.1 km
- E3567 Pilltown Area 2, County WaterfordRoad-scheme excavation report (TII) · 3.2 km