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St. Catherine's Well is linked to the early Christian saint Catherine of Alexandria, known for her martyrdom and association with protection and learning. The well may have been a site of pilgrimage and healing, though it is no longer venerated and has no visible surface remains.

What is recorded here

This holy well was traditionally associated with St. Catherine. Situated in field of tillage W of stream. No visible surface trace (Ó Danachair 1958, 74). No longer venerated (Healy 1975, 20). Bridetree Well (DU008-018----) lies 110m to the SE. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Revised by: Caimin O'Brien Date of revised upload: 12 April 2023

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St. Catherines Well — Staffordstown

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