What is recorded here

In pasture, c. 40m N of Spa House (14789). Warm spring forming small pond, with stream flowing from NW side. Not in holy use. Known locally as "spa well". According to Brück (1987, 45-8), largest of Mallow warm spring group 'being 13.6m in diameter and several metres deep in centre'. Recent improvements to house and grounds have included stone revetting of pond (Zajac et al. 1995, 77). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). 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 the name "Lady," possibly reflecting a local saint or venerated figure, though no specific tradition or cure is recorded. The well's designation as a "spa well" may hint at historical use for its warm waters, potentially connected to health or healing practices.

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