Holy well in An Srath Greadaithe — Report the wrong picture

What is recorded here

An Srath Greadaithe holds a heart-shaped depression carved into a flat rock shelf, hidden beneath marshy land and waiting for human hands. The shape suggests love, longings or loss, while the hollow water suggests memory, cleansing or grief. People may have visited the well to remember what ordinary life keeps quiet.

A heart-shaped depression is carved on the surface of a flat shelf of rock overhung by more rock. It was discovered in the 1920's and considered as a holy well since. It is situated in marshy land marked by rock outcrop. The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated. Date of upload: 22 September 2008

The heart-shaped depression at the site in An Srath Greadaithe is traditionally associated with St. Cuan, a 7th-century Irish saint known for his healing wells. The well is believed to have curative properties, particularly for heart ailments, and may have been a site of pilgrimage and ritual in early Christian times.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.