Kilpatrick Well, Kilpatrick (kinalea By.)

Near top of steep hill. Not marked on 1842 and 1902 OS 6-inch maps. Originally stone-lined; roof now collapsed; displaced stones visible. No longer in holy use. 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 Patrick, the well may have been a site of early Christian pilgrimage or devotional practice, reflecting the widespread association of holy wells with the saint across Ireland. The name "Kilpatrick" (from "Cill Pádraig") suggests a church or cell once stood nearby, though no trace of it remains.