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Kiltrisk Well

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Kiltrisk Well
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Located towards the bottom of the N-facing slope of a low E-W ridge. Marked on the 1839 and 1924 eds of the OS 6-inch map and described as Kiltrisk Well in gothic letters on both. This is a natural spring with no evidence of veneration. Kiltrisk church site (WX022-003001-) and graveyard (WX022-002003-) are c. 100m to the W. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 15 June, 2012
Kiltrisk Well is traditionally associated with St. Trist, a lesser-known early Irish saint, and was likely a site of pilgrimage and healing. The name "Kiltrisk" derives from "Cill Trísta," meaning "church of Trist," reflecting its historical and religious significance in the local area.

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