What is recorded here

St Columba's Well stands beside the old Long Tower church where worship has continued since the twelfth century. The well water has flowed through Derry for centuries, feeding baptisms, prayers and quiet acts of mercy. People have drawn from it in joy and despair, trusting that the living water still carries the presence of Columba.

The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as HOLY WELL: ST COLUMB'S 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 St Columba (or Columb), an early Irish saint associated with monastic foundations in Ireland and Scotland; the well was traditionally visited for healing and as part of seasonal rituals. Local folklore suggests that the water was believed to have curative properties, particularly for skin ailments and general well-being.

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