
What is recorded here
According to Ó Danachair (1955, 204) the 'Blessed Well' or 'St John's Well' was 'a small well surrounded by thorn bushes inside north fence of road 400 yards west of Granagh Catholic church' where 'no devotions remembered'. No trace of well now evident.
Compiled by: Denis Power
Revised by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of revised upload: 2 October 2020
Linked to St John, the well was a site of local devotion, though no specific cures or rituals are recorded. It was noted as a small, thorn-encircled well, possibly used for seasonal or personal prayers.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
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Enclosure in GranaghEnclosure · 1368 yd
Enclosure in Kilmore DemesneEnclosure · 1557 yd
Granagh Housefarm house · 1755 yd
Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 1.6 mi
KnockfeerinaMountain / peak · 2.0 mi
Kilmacow Ho.Bawn · 2.4 mi
Famine stoneMemorial · 2.6 mi
Kinnoor WellSpring · 3.4 mi
Our Lady's WellSpring · 3.7 mi
European ashEuropean ash · 4.4 miOther information
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