What is recorded here
In a low-lying landscape. Adjacent to the E of holy well (RO045-056001-) is a dry circular well (diam. 1.5m; D 1m) conserved in masonry and approached by steps from the S. The well was conserved in 1984 and it might represent an older form of the well which is still in use and still venerated.
See the attached image of the wells taken from the S
Compiled by: Michael Moore
Date of upload: 24 August 2010
St. John's Well is traditionally associated with St. John the Baptist and is linked to healing rituals, particularly for skin ailments and general well-being. The well's conservation in 1984 reflects its ongoing cultural and religious significance in the local area.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
St. Johns WellHoly well · 2 yd
harbour/dock/portharbour/dock/port · 146 yd
Historic buildingOfficially recorded historic building · 295 yd
Fairy fort / stone ringfort in Carrownamaddy (athlone South By.),knockanyconorFairy fort / stone ringfort · 1179 yd
IndicatedCastle, unclassified · 1720 yd
Blackbrink BayBay · 1.3 mi
St. John's WoodWood · 1.9 mi
Black RockNamed rock · 2.0 mi
Dogs IslandIslet · 2.5 mi
RindoonWood · 2.6 mi
Hangman's HillMountain / peak · 2.9 mi