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Holy well in Waterford City

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Holy well in Waterford City
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On the E-facing slope of Ballybrickan Hill, at the junction of Patrick St. and Stephen St. According to Canon P. Power there was a well of dubious antiquity and sanctity dedicated to St Patrick which was closed in during the late 19th century (Power, 1916, 66). A ringed cross, which was at the well, is now in the present St. Patrick's church (WA009-005074-). Power, P. (1916) Random gleanings in diocesan history. 1. St. Patrick's church and parish. Catholic Record of Waterford and Lismore. Vol. 4, 65-7; 107-010; 148-51. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 07 December 2010

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