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In pasture, on N side of Awbeg River c. 250m W of tower house (14353). Recently cleared of overgrowth; depression, filled with water, now visible. Grove White (1905-25, vol. 2, 145) noted 'well dedicated to St Patrick, on whose anniversary a patron [sic] is held here; the water is remarkably pure and is much esteemed by the peasantry for its supposed virtues'. Sheela-na-gig (14627) found nearby.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). 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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