What is recorded here

St Patrick's holy well is a circular waterhole under a rag-tree inside a natural amphitheatre on the NE bank of a north-south stream in County Leitrim. Deciduous trees line the earthen bank to the west, north and east, making the small place feel like a room built by the land rather than people. The well may have given drink, cleansing or prayer to whoever walked there, while the tree stood above like a roof for that agreement.

St Patrick's holy well is situated in a natural amphitheatre (LE021-006002-) defined by an earthen bank planted with deciduous trees on the perimeter W-N-E, which is on the NE bank of a N-S stream. The circular holy well is under the rag-tree (LE021-006003-). Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 14 December, 2016

Linked to St Patrick, the holy well is traditionally associated with healing and protection, with pilgrims historically visiting to drink from or bathe in the water on feast days. The surrounding earthen bank and trees may reflect early Christian or pre-Christian ritual landscapes, blending local folklore with Christian devotion.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.