What is recorded here

Located on a slight rise of natural rock outcrop in an area of undulating countryside with good views. Disused dried up holy well known locally as St Anthony's Well (OF16-027----) located 1.5m to the N and bullaun stone (OF016-027002-) located 3.5m to the S. Mass rock (dims. 2.35m x 1.3m x 0.7m) located beside the holy well which has several initials, an IHS and a date of 1706 carved on its surface (ITA Survey 1942). Bullaun stone located in S corner of walled enclosure. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien. Date of upload: 23 May 2011

Linked to St Anthony, the holy well was traditionally associated with healing and protection, with pilgrims once visiting for its curative waters. The nearby bullaun stone may have been used for ritual preparation of offerings or as a site for anointing.

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