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St. Manmans Well — Kilmanman

Holy well
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Situated c. 90m SSW of church (LA002-002002-). This well was called after St Manmon, the patron of the parish. The date of the pattern day was forgotten by the early nineteenth century (O'Flanagan 1933, vol. 1, 71). Holy well situated in centre of poorly drained flat field now filled in located to S of Kilmanman church (LA002-002002-). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Laois' (Dublin Stationery Office, 1995) compiled by P. David Sweetman, Olive Alcock and Bernie Moran. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 17 December 2007

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