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On E boundary townland, in formerly wooded area. Sunken stone-lined well; surrounded by low stone wall. Five roughly engraved cross slabs at intervals against wall. Probably no longer in holy use. According to Power (1940, 26), large boulder beside well 'is regarded with local veneration; in it is a circular cavity 7" x 2", also a smaller depression 3" x 2".
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
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