St. Boodins Well

Situated on a marked S-facing slope overlooking the valley of a mountain stream. A spring which is now diverted into a field drain. The site is marked by a small level platform (dims. c. 8m x 7m) with wall collapse along the edges especially on the W side. A bullaun (WI010-012----) occurs 30m to the E. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 December 2008

St. Boodins Well is associated with a local tradition of healing, particularly for ailments of the eyes and skin. The site's name suggests a possible early Christian connection, though specific historical records about St. Boodin are scarce.