What is recorded here

St. Michaels Well sits two hundred metres south-southeast of St. Michael's Church in County Carlow, a small ritual hole in the ground still marked by a corbelled stone dome. People have likely knelt at its water for generations, tying clean drinking or healing belief to the church above. The dome suggests care: someone built a roof for the well, kept it distinct, and gave the water a address.

The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Situated 200m SSE of St. Michael's Church (CW024-027----). Protected by corbelled dome.

St. Michael's Well in Tinnahinch is traditionally associated with St. Michael the Archangel and was historically visited for its supposed healing properties, particularly for respiratory ailments. The well was a site of pilgrimage and seasonal rituals, with customs including the leaving of coins or clooties as offerings.

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