HOLY WELL: ST. COLUMBKILLE'S WELL in Church Hill

The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as HOLY WELL: ST. COLUMBKILLE'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. Columbkille (Columba), a 6th-century Irish saint and key figure in the spread of Christianity in Scotland and Ireland, the well is traditionally associated with healing and spiritual blessings. Local folklore may connect it to pilgrimages, especially for those seeking cures for ailments of the eyes or general wellness, as was common with many wells dedicated to the saint.