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Ladys Well — Knocknacally

Holy well
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In pasture, on W side of stream at base of E-facing slope. Well is recessed into slope and covered by stone-built rectangular structure (H c. 1m; Wth c. 2m); off-central opening (H 0.8m; Wth 0.5m). On top of a structure is triangular stone decorated with an incised cross over raised circular boss with wings. Cross flanked on both sides by flower in raised relief. A weathered inscription along base of stone was read in 1985 as 'Erected by Thomas Seaward Esq. of Seafield 1833'; now illegible. Roughly incised crosses on boss, cross and lower section of stone. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). 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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