What is recorded here
Circa 1m to the SW of a holy well (LF019-073----). Many small pieces of cloth have been tied to the branches of this thorn tree. A small number of stones have been built up at its base.
Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan
Date of upload: 5 June 2013
This thorn tree is associated with local traditions of healing and protection, common in Celtic and early Christian practices where such sites were believed to hold spiritual power. The tying of cloth and piling of stones reflects a long-standing custom of making offerings to seek favor or express gratitude.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
FortsFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 502 yd
gates/railings/wallsgates/railings/walls · 578 yd
worker's houseworker's house · 652 yd
Ardagh Clock TowerMonument · 685 yd
Druming Ho. (in ruins)Castle, unclassified · 794 yd
Ardagh DemesneFort · 1527 yd
National Famine WayWalking route · 2.7 mi
Graveyard in Curry (ardagh By., Coolamber Ed)Graveyard · 5.4 mi
First World War MemorialMemorial · 6.1 mi
Saint Mel's CathedralCathedral · 6.1 mi
Granard MotteMotte-and-bailey castle remains · 11 mi
1798 Monumentmonument · 11 miOther information
Photo: Credit not shown in the picture search · Rights wording not checked; contact us if this picture should be removed