What is recorded here
The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as HOLY WELL: SCURVY WELL. Recorded period: UNCERTAIN. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.
Linked to a tradition of healing from scurvy, the well was historically visited for its supposed medicinal properties, particularly in treating vitamin C deficiency. Such wells were often associated with local saints or folk practices in rural communities.
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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