St. Martins Well

Situated on a S-facing slope overlooking a stream. Natural spring apparently named after St Martin of Tours. There is no local tradition of a pattern, although Price (1958, 356-7) states that rags and medals were left here at one time. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 December 2008

St. Martin of Tours, a 4th-century Christian saint known for his role in the spread of Christianity in Gaul, is traditionally associated with numerous holy wells across Ireland. The well at Cronelea is linked to him, though local traditions regarding healing or ritual practices are minimal, with only references to rags and medals left at the site.