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On E side of stream on N shore of Squince Harbour. Small rectangular opening surrounded by flat slabs, one of which is upright, set against slope to E. Seems to be still in holy use. Tradition, according to Roberts (1988) that well sprung up after holy well on Rabbit Island went dry.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). 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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