What is recorded here

Abbeylands is a historic townland in County Mayo where a holy well still stands as a ritual site. The water likely sustained local faith and daily life for generations before written records reached it. People may have visited the well to drink, pray or mark the changing seasons, trusting that the land itself remembered what humans forgot.

The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.