What is recorded here

Doon Well is a stone-lined holy well on the north side of a County Cork graveyard, still visited for its healing water. Two rough steps lead down to the narrow chamber, while a white cross and sheltered statue of Mary watch from above. People have carried quartz pebbles there, marked the edge, and drunk or washed at the place, especially around St. John's Eve. The well is small enough to fit inside a bedroom, yet it has held faith, fever, memory and longing for generations.

On N side of graveyard (CO043-01401-), stone-lined well (L c. 0.9m; Wth c. 0.65m; D c. 1.1m) approached by two stone steps, well set into ground; still in use. Overlooking it on S side white metal cross and modern holy statue of Mary in wooden shelter. Collections of quartz pebbles lie about. According to O'Donoghue (1914) the well is visited on St. JOhn's Eve and the 'healing nature of its waters is far-famed'. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Attached images provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2021 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/ Date of upload/revision: 06 April 2022

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