St Bridgets Well

In wooded glen, on N-facing slope. Stone-lined well; semicircular back wall (H 1.1m; Wth 1m). Run off flows N from well. According to O'Leary (1919, 84) 'the number of people making "rounds" has diminished considerably'. Disused. O Murchadha (1967, 16) identifies this well as St. Mary's and St. Brigid's as another holy well (CO099-028---) nearby to SE. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

Linked to St Brigid, the well is traditionally associated with healing and fertility, with pilgrims once performing ritual "rounds" around the site. The practice of visiting the well for blessings or cures has declined, as noted in early 20th-century accounts.