What is recorded here

Situated on a slight N-facing slope on the floor of an E-W valley at the N foot of Bawnfune Hill. The well is on the NW side of a road approaching the parish church of Kilronan (WA001-024001-) which is c. 70m to the E within a subrectangular graveyard (WA001-024002-). The well (dims. 1.15m x 1.3m) has a masonry canopy surmounted by a cement cross. (Power 1938a, 58) Power, Rev. P. (1938a) Some old churches of the Decies, JESAI 68, 55-68. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 26 August 2010

Linked to Saint Ronan, the well is traditionally associated with cures for eye ailments and general healing. Locals would often make offerings of coins or small stones as part of their devotions, reflecting a blend of Christian and pre-Christian ritual practices.

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