What is recorded here

Recently renovated area around well reconstructed. Morrett church (LA009-021004-) lies c. 40m to SSE. Bullaun stone (LA029-021007-) stone located beside holy well. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Laois' (Dublin Stationery Office, 1995) compiled by P. David Sweetman, Olive Alcock and Bernie Moran. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 17 December 2007

Linked to St. Brigid of Kildare, the well is associated with healing and fertility traditions, reflecting the saint's widespread veneration in early Christian Ireland. The presence of a bullaun stone nearby suggests pre-Christian ritual activity, possibly incorporated into later Christian practices at the site.

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