What is recorded here

Situated on a marked NE-facing slope in pasture. Marked 'St Patrick's Well' on 1838 OS 6-inch map. No visible remains. 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. Patrick's Well is traditionally associated with Ireland's patron saint, St. Patrick, and is believed to have been a site of early Christian pilgrimage and healing practices. Holy wells dedicated to St. Patrick were often thought to possess curative properties, particularly for ailments of the eyes and general wellness, and were sites of seasonal rituals and offerings.

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