
What is recorded here
On wet flat marshy terrain, in a modern coniferous plantation, with good views in all directions. Fennor church (TS043-003003-) and castle (TS043-003001-) are located 600m to the W. A modern pump house is located on the site of St Patrick's well.
Compiled by: Jean Farrelly
Date of upload: 26 August 2011
St. Patrick’s Well, Fennor is traditionally associated with St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, and like many wells named after him, it was likely venerated for its healing properties. The well may have been a site of pilgrimage or seasonal rituals, reflecting the widespread medieval tradition of holy wells linked to saintly intercession and water-based cures.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
Fennor Castle (in Ruins)Castle, unclassified · 671 yd
IndicatedSettlement deserted, medieval · 755 yd
Enclosure in UrlingfordEnclosure · 784 yd
Fennor Churchchurch/chapel · 861 yd
Townview Househouse · 1013 yd
Black CastleCastle, hall-house · 1188 yd
KilcooleyForest · 2.8 mi
Serpentine WoodForest · 3.1 miOther information
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