Indicated

In pasture. The Martyrology of Donegal refers, 'Bairfionn, son of Aedh, of Achadh-Cailltean in the Uí Drona, west of the Berbha, in Uí Reithe, to the south of Leithglinn' (Grattan Bellew 1961, 67). This is an early medieval monastic foundation. According to Grattan Bellew (ibid.), there is, 'a well near the ruins which is reputed never to go dry'. Though not named, there is a well indicated on the 1st (1839) ed. OS 6-inch map c. 64m NW of the medieval church (KK025-035001-). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 1 March 2022

Linked to Saint Bairfionn, son of Aedh, the site is associated with the early medieval territory of Uí Drona. The name Achadh-Cailltean (Field of the Old Woman) suggests a possible connection to a local folk tradition or figure, though specific cures or rituals are not recorded.