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St Olans Well — Dromatimore

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St Olans Well — Dromatimore
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What is recorded here

On W side of road, c. 450m NE of early ecclesiastical enclosure (9199). Well enclosed by roughly circular stone-built structure with small opening facing E. Votive offerings around well. Rounds made here and at St Olan's cap (9247) on St Olan's day (Sept. 5th). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009 Images provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/

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