What is recorded here

Indicated is a holy well in County Cavan, Ireland, marked by a deep oval hole in the river bed beside St Dabnet's chapel. Local tradition claims a horse's hoof struck the stone twice to form the cavity, though no written account preserves the moment. The well remains one station on the pilgrimage of St Dabnet, inviting walkers to pause at the water's edge and imagine the rhythm of that forgotten ride.

Situated in the bed of the river, adjacent to St Dabnet's chapel (CV026-022001-). Deep oval-shaped hole (dims. 0.22m x 0.18m) which according to local tradition was formed by a horse's hoof (local information). One of the stations of the pilgrimage of St Dabnet. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cavan' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1995). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 December 2008

Linked to St Dabnet, the site is associated with early Christian pilgrimage traditions in the region. Local folklore suggests the hoof-shaped hollow was made by the saint's horse during a journey or act of divine intervention.

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