What is recorded here

Part of a holy well (MA080-046002-) named St. Patrick’s Well on the 1838 and 1919 OS 6-inch maps. According to Knox (1902, 188-189), a bullaun stone formed an integral part of St Patrick’s Well. He noted that ‘The object of veneration is the water in an artificial hollow in a stone, not that of a natural spring.’ There was no visible trace of the bullaun stone when the well was inspected in 1998. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 3 December 2021

likely dates to the early Christian period, associated with the ritual use of the holy well. Bullaun stones were often used for the anointing of the sick or the blessing of water, reflecting both Christian and prehistoric traditions of healing and spiritual practice.

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.