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Holy well in Millockstown

Holy well
Holy well in Millockstown
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Holy wells are ritual sites where water becomes a bridge between human desire and unknown force. In Millockstown, County Louth, that bridge may still stand hidden beneath soil, moss or memory. People may have knelt there, poured oil, dropped coins or prayed for children, cattle or courage. The well does not need a museum label to be real; it needs only clean water, shadow and witness.
The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

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