St. Martins Well

In reclaimed pasture. There are a number of streams in the vicinity including one c. 20m to the W which flows NNE-SSW. According to the OS Letters (1839) the well, dedicated to St Martin, 'is situated in a bog about two hundred yards to the north east of the church [KK020-009001-]. Stations are performed at it on St. Martin's Day, 11th of November' (O'Flanagan 1930, vol. 1, 247 (83)). The well is not visible above ground (viewed on satellite imagery 16 November 2020). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 16 November 2020

St. Martin's Well is associated with St. Martin of Tours, a 4th-century Christian saint known for his acts of charity and conversion. Traditionally, the well was believed to have healing properties, particularly for ailments of the eyes and skin, and was likely a site of pilgrimage and seasonal rituals.