St Laurences Well (covered)

To N of road. Enclosed in large flagstone structure; corbelled roof covered with concrete. Statue and cut-stone cross bearing date 1842 atop roof. Probably still in holy use. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009 Images provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/

St Laurence is a Christian martyr traditionally venerated in Ireland, often associated with holy wells known for their healing properties, particularly for ailments of the throat and lungs. The well at Garrylaurence, marked by a dated cross and statue, reflects a long-standing local tradition of pilgrimage and devotion linked to this saint.