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In woodland copse, in NW quadrant of enclosure (LI036-09201-). Roughly circular pool (2.8m N-S; 2.4m E-W; Max. D 0.65m) with roughly stone lined edges. Outflow drain exits from W side of pool and runs ENE-WSW through enclosing bank of 036-09201---. According to Ó Danachair (1955, 211) 'no tradition of devotions'. According to OS Letters 'a holy well dedicated to St Mida or Ida.'
See attached photos taken in 1954 by Caoimhín Ó Danachair, courtesy of and © National Folklore Collection, UCD. The Photographic Collection, F025.21.00268 accessible online at www.duchas.ie/en/cbeg/17020 and F025.21.00269 accessible online at www.duchas.ie/en/cbeg/31094.
Compiled by: Denis Power
Revised by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of revised upload: 1 October 2020
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