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Ritual site

Ritual site, holy/saint's stone

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Situated in a low-lying area in the bend of a NW-SE stream or drain as it turns NE and c. 20m from the stream. This is a rock which according to local information is known as St. Patrick's stone. A natural mark on the stone is said to be the imprint of the saint's foot. Date of upload: 14 April 2011
Linked to St. Patrick, the stone is traditionally associated with early Christian pilgrimage and healing practices. Local folklore suggests it was used for ritual washing or prayer, reflecting the saint's widespread veneration across Ireland.

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