What is recorded here

St. Jamess Well in County Kildare drew pilgrims seeking cures beside a medieval church and graveyard. The dried-up watercourse may have marked an early ecclesiastical enclosure, while several natural springs still rise nearby. People probably believed the clear local water could touch what medicine could not reach.

On the E edge of a dried-up watercourse, which may have formed part of an early ecclesiastical enclosure (KD029-005002-) immediately outside, to SW, of a graveyard (KD029-005004-) and medieval church (KD029-005001-). According to Jackson (1979-80, 154-5) the well was a pilgrimage destination and famous for its cures. Several natural springs rise in this area. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 27 August 2013

Linked to St. James, the well is traditionally associated with healing and pilgrimage, particularly for ailments of the eyes and general physical weakness. It may have been part of a broader early Christian site, given its proximity to a medieval church and graveyard.

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