St. Patricks Well — Report the wrong picture

What is recorded here

Situated in a low-lying position near a stream. This is a masonry corbelled structure (ext. diam. 2.15m; ext. H 1.6m) which contains a circular chamber and water-filled depression (diam. 0.77m) with a doorway to the W. There is a record of a possible bullaun stone with two basins (Blaney 1944, file no. 136) which could not be found in 1991. Coolkill church (LE024-0024001-) is c. 250m to the NE. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Leitrim' compiled by Michael J. Moore (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2003). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 September 2008

Linked to St. Patrick, the well is traditionally associated with healing and protection, with pilgrims historically visiting to seek cures for various ailments. The site reflects early Christian devotion in Ireland, where holy wells were often linked to the lives and miracles of saints.

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