What is recorded here
On low-lying marshy ground. This natural spring is enclosed by a substantial drystone wall (H 0.5-1m; Wth 0.5m). The entrance is at E. A holy bush (LF023-048002-) is associated.
Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan
Date of upload: 7 June 2013
Linked to Saint Bally, the well is traditionally associated with cures for skin ailments and general wellness. The presence of a holy bush nearby suggests a continuity of pre-Christian ritual practices integrated into Christian devotion.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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