What is recorded here

In a hollow on an undulating landscape, and regarded as a holy well c. 1910 (OS Name Books). Described as a circular stone-lined well with an opening to the W (Gannon 1972). It is now a pond (L 30m NE-SW; Wth 8m NW-SE) with two pump-houses in a field known as `Cave Field'. The possible Man-made underground passage site (RO016096002-) is c. 50m to the SE, while church (RO016-097001-) is c. 120m to the ESE. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010

Linked to Saint Cumméne, the well was traditionally visited for its healing properties, particularly for skin ailments and general well-being. The site reflects a long-standing Christian and pre-Christian tradition of water worship in the region.

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