Cross in Holywell Lower

Located at a holy well (MA103-003001-) known as St. Patrick’s Well. This stone cross stands upright on a low stony rise that curves around the N side of the well. The cross (H 0.64m; Wth across arms 0.29m) is rather crudely shaped with short stubby arms that protrude no more than a few centimeters from the shaft (Wth 0.19m; T 0.12m). The top of the shaft rises 0.08m above the arms. The cross leans to NE. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 4 October 2022

The cross in Holywell Lower, dedicated to St. Patrick, was likely erected by a local Christian community, possibly in the early medieval period, between the 8th and 12th centuries. Its small size and simple design suggest a vernacular, early Christian style, and it marks a site of religious and pilgrimage significance associated with the holy well.