
What is recorded here
St Margarets Well is a ritual holy well in County Clare, Ireland. The provided facts contain no visible description, history or unique detail for the place.
The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.
St Margarets Well is associated with St Margaret, a Christian saint venerated in various traditions for her piety and miracles. Holy wells dedicated to her often feature rituals for healing and protection, reflecting early Christian and pre-Christian water cult practices.
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
Creegh Bridgebridge · 1215 yd
Saint Mary's Catholic Churchchurch/chapel · 1346 yd
Enclosure in Creegh SouthEnclosure · 1667 yd
Doo RathFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1.2 mi
Doughmore BeachBeach / strand · 3.5 mi
Cahermurphy Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 4.2 mi
Doonbeg Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 4.2 mi
Doonbeg BayBay · 4.6 mi
White StrandBeach / strand · 5.3 mi
Lurga PointHeadland · 5.8 mi
The Museum of Irish Rural LifeMuseum · 7.0 miOther information
Photo: Credit not shown in the picture search · Rights wording not checked; contact us if this picture should be removed