What is recorded here

Holy well in Spaglen is a stone-lined well in Mallow, County Cork, Ireland. Some sources credit St Patrick, others St Peter, and the well stopped being holy before it became a spa. That change is not a loss. Clear water still gives up life, measures patience, and asks nothing back.

In Mallow, inside Spa House (14789), c. 40m S of Lady's Well (14038). Stone-lined well which, according to Grove White (1905-25, vol. 4, 69), was dedicated to St Patrick though Lewis (1837, vol. 2, 339), associates it with St Peter. Well no longer in holy use. Used as a spa well from 18th century (Myers 1984, 5). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009 Images provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/

Dedicated to St Patrick, the holy well in Spaglen was noted by Grove White in the early 20th century, though earlier sources associate it with local traditions linked to healing and spiritual protection. The well is located near the Lady's Well, suggesting a possible cluster of sacred or ritual sites in the area.

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