Holy Well in Gortnagane, County Kerry

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What is recorded here

A holy well is indicated at SW, immediately outside the wall of the cashel (KE068-022001-) named 'Cathair Craobh Dearg' and known locally as 'The City'. Only a shallow depression is now evident at this location. The holy well was one of the stations for the 'rounds' which were traditionally made here on 1st May, the start of the festival of Bealtaine. According to local information, this well was closed up c. 1950 when another well (KE068-022008-) was opened outside the cashel, at ENE. See attached colour photographs courtesy of Amanda Clarke.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record KE068-022007

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