What is recorded here

St Bridgets Well sits on the east side of a stream beside Squince Harbour, marked by flat slabs and one upright stone against the slope. Tradition claims the water appeared only after the well on Rabbit Island went dry, as if the harbour itself shifted its gift to keep the area supplied. People still treat the small rectangular opening as a living ritual site, suggesting the water remains useful and the memory unchanged.

On E side of stream on N shore of Squince Harbour. Small rectangular opening surrounded by flat slabs, one of which is upright, set against slope to E. Seems to be still in holy use. Tradition, according to Roberts (1988) that well sprung up after holy well on Rabbit Island went dry. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009 Images provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/

Linked to St. Brigid, the well is traditionally associated with healing and fertility, reflecting the saint's widespread veneration in early Irish Christianity. Local tradition suggests the site remained in active holy use, with Roberts (1988) noting its continued reverence.

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