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In pasture, on N-facing slope. Well enclosed by stone wall; concrete steps on S side. Statue of Our Lady within. Nearby tree adorned with rags and rosary beads. According to Power (1940, 107) devotions paid here on August 15th. Immediately to E is upright limestone slab (CO088-044001-), carved on both sides, associated with 'rounds' made at well. On one side is figure of crucified Christ in low relief (bottom part of stone may be broken as figure's waist now at ground level), on the reverse is a face in profile and the inscription 'Seven Pater Nosters and Seven Ave Marias. The Honour 1731' (Power 1940, 108). Both faces are scored by inscribed crosses.
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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