What is recorded here
The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as HOLY WELL: ST PATRICK'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 Patrick, the well is traditionally associated with healing and pilgrimage, reflecting the widespread veneration of the saint in early Christian Ireland. Holy wells dedicated to St Patrick often became sites of local devotion and were believed to possess curative properties, particularly for ailments of the eyes and general health.
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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