St Fechins Well

At the base of a low cliff. A spring well covered with a lintelled surround (Wth 0.8m; H 0.8m). There are four other wells associated with St Fechin in the vicinity (SL026-010----; SL026-015----; SL026-086----; SL026-151----). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008

St Fechin (Fechtinn) was a 7th-century Irish monk and saint associated with the foundation of monastic sites in County Roscommon and surrounding areas; his wells were traditionally visited for their healing properties, particularly for eye and skin ailments. The presence of multiple wells in the vicinity suggests a widespread veneration of the saint, with local folklore often linking them to miraculous cures and protective blessings.