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Holy well in Crosslea

Holy well

Why this matters

Linked to a tradition involving two white cats, the well was historically venerated, possibly for its healing properties or as a site of local folklore. The name suggests a tale of supernatural or protective felines, common in Irish holy well folklore.

What is recorded here

'Well of the Two White Cats': much venerated in former times,... now difficult to find'. (Roberts 1988). Site not located. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
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