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Penitential station in Ballymichael

Penitential station
Penitential station in Ballymichael
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In rough grazing; adjacent to stile giving access to holy well (CO083-060002-) c. 50m to NNW. Boulder (c. 2m x c. 1.5m; H c. 0.6m) embedded in ground, has cross scratched on upper surface by pilgrims making rounds in conjunction with holy well. Base of rock encircled by ring of small quartzite stones. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). 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/
A local holy well or ritual site; wider significance not recorded.

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