What is recorded here
All four holy wells are now destroyed with only a hawthorn bush marking the location of each individual well located beside a stream. One of a group of 4 holy wells. One of a group of 4 holy wells (OF018-014/004-) marked on the OS 6-inch map as 'Scurvy Well', 'Children's Well', 'St. John's Well' and 'Lady's Well'.
From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record OF018-014002
This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- No visible remains or recorded as destroyed
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