Killanully Well

In wooded glen on E bank of stream. Lined and roofed with rough sandstone slabs (H 0.8m; Wth 0.8m; E 0.4m); front faced with cut limestone to resemble church door; small hole (diam. 0.04m) above entrance. Four inscribed crosses visible above door. According to Casey (1983, ) '"Rounds"....performed here until the early part of the century'. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009 Images provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/

Linked to Saint Killan, a 7th-century Irish monk and hermit associated with several holy wells in the region, the well is traditionally visited for cures related to eye ailments and general healing. The small hole above the entrance is believed to have been used for inserting coins or prayers, a common feature in early Christian pilgrimage sites.