Holy well in Castletown, County Limerick

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What is recorded here

At edge of pasture field, on verge of marshy area. Still in regular use, especially on 15th August and 25th March. Well is stone lined and approached from E by stone steps. Overhead is arched recess containing statue of Our Lady. Surrounding this is low concrete wall with balustrading; these were erected in 1950s (Ó Danachair 1955, 205). Path is worn around well where rounds are made.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record LI038-106006

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