What is recorded here
HOLY WELL: HOLYWELL GLEN in Bolies is a holy well: holywell glen in Bolies, County Tyrone, Ireland. Maybe its exact date, purpose and surviving form will remain uncertain.
The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as HOLY WELL: HOLYWELL GLEN. Recorded period: UNCERTAIN. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.
Linked to Saint Fillan, the holy well at Holywell Glen was traditionally visited for its supposed healing properties, particularly for skin ailments and general well-being. Pilgrims would often collect water on specific feast days, and the site was associated with local folklore involving miraculous cures and protective charms.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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