What is recorded here
Possible holy well annotated 'Lady Well' in gothic script on 1837 ed. OS 6-inch map.
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of upload; 25 July 2019
Linked to veneration of the Virgin Mary, common at wells known as 'Lady Wells' across Ireland; such sites were often associated with healing rituals and prayers for protection or fertility. The name suggests a medieval or early modern tradition, though specific local folklore or recorded cures are not documented.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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