
What is recorded here
On low-lying ground close to the shore of an inlet of Lough Ree. This spring well is within a circular setting (diam. 1.6m) defined by a mortared stone wall (H 0.45m; Wth 0.52m). The top of the wall has recently been capped with concrete. The entrance is at S where two steps lead down to the water. A holy bush (LF025-001003-) is associated. A mass-rock (LF025-001002-) lies c. 33m to the SSE.
Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan
Date of upload: 7 June 2013
Linked to a local tradition of the "Lady," possibly a Marian devotion or a pre-Christian female deity, the well was historically visited for healing and fertility rites. The site's coastal location suggests it may have been used in seasonal or liminal rituals connected to water and renewal.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
Summersithouse · 182 yd
Bush IslandIslet · 486 yd
Ballyorney Househouse · 953 yd
Culnagore WoodForest · 1054 yd
Elfeet BayBay · 1337 yd
Leveran IslandIslet · 1468 yd
Elfeet CastleCastle, Anglo-Norman masonry castle · 1.1 mi
CastleBawn · 1.1 mi
New Row FortFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1.8 mi
Grave YardGraveyard · 1.9 mi
St. John's WoodWood · 2.2 miOther information
Photo: Credit not shown in the picture search · Rights wording not checked; contact us if this picture should be removed