What is recorded here

Indicated is a well in Cam, County Roscommon, Ireland. It sits towards the bottom of a NE-facing slope of Cam Hill, roughly 350 metres from Cam church to the SW. Local tradition holds that it was the original holy well of the parish before Brideswell, about 3 kilometres to the east, was established, but the well is not visible at ground level and no evidence supports that claim. Archaeological testing about 100 metres to the south-southwest found no related material.

Situated towards the bottom of a NE-facing slope of Cam Hill with Cam church (RO048-099001-) c. 350m to the SW. This well is locally thought to be the original holy well of Cam parish before Brideswell (RO048-108001-), which is c. 3 km to the E, was established. It is not visible at ground level, and there is no evidence that it was ever a holy well. Archaeological testing (04E1521) c. 100m to SSW in failed to produce any related material (Rooney 2007a). Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010

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