What is recorded here

St. Patricks Well in County Cavan is a small circular spring where people still gather each March 17th to tie patterns, proving the water remains alive to local memory. The drystone wall is broken and the overflow channel cuts west, suggesting the site has suffered neglect rather than finished its purpose. The bullaun stone at the north-east edge invites wondering whether it marked a boundary, measured overflow, or simply gave the water a name people could carry home.

Small circular spring well (int. diam. c. 1m) enclosed from N-E-S by a much-disturbed drystone wall. An overflow channel occurs at W. A small bullaun stone (CV037-017001-) is situated at the NW edge of the well. Patterns are still held annually here on March 17th (local information). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cavan' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1995). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 December 2008

Linked to St. Patrick, the well is traditionally associated with healing and pilgrimage, particularly for curing eye ailments and general blessings. The presence of a bullaun stone suggests ritual use, possibly for anointing or symbolic washing as part of devotional practices.

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