
What is recorded here
This holy well is indicated on the 1st (1839) ed. OS 6-inch map. According to Hogan (1860-1, 358) it, 'gushes from under an aged ash'. A pattern was formerly held there on the 15th of August (Carrigan 1905, vol. 3, 497).
Compiled by: Jean Farrelly
Date of upload: 6 July 2020
St. Margaret's Well is associated with the veneration of St. Margaret of Antioch, a Christian martyr traditionally linked with protection from childbirth difficulties and various ailments. The well's pattern day on 15 August suggests a historical tradition of pilgrimage and ritual observance, likely involving prayer and the collection of holy water for healing purposes.
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
IndicatedEnclosure · 386 yd
Enclosure in BaunnarahaEnclosure · 587 yd
Mountgale Housefarm house · 1559 yd
Site of CastleCastle, unclassified · 1.1 mi
Gaulstown CastleCastle, unclassified · 1.6 mi
Ballykeeffe Mass RockNamed rock · 2.9 mi
Killeen Fox CovertForest · 3.2 mi
Ballykeefe QuarryCliff · 3.4 miOther information
Photo: Credit not shown in the picture search · Rights wording not checked; contact us if this picture should be removed