What is recorded here

St. Patrick's Well in Granaghan, County Derry, is a holy water source tied to the apostle of Ireland. The uncertainty of its exact age does not diminish the certainty of its purpose: people have drawn life from that spot for generations. The well remains a quiet anchor in the landscape, inviting wonder rather than explanation.

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 were often believed to possess curative properties, particularly for ailments of the eyes and general ill health.

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