St. Columbs Well, holy well in County Sligo

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What is recorded here

Near the N bank of a stream, at the base of the S-facing slope of a ridge. There are no visible remains of this well. Another well named 'Tobar Chollum (Cille)' (SL027-141004-) which was said to be at Drumcolumb church (SL027-141001-) c. 650m to NE remains unlocated.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record SL034-034

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