St Patricks Well, holy well in County Kildare

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What is recorded here

In level pasture near the W foot of a low spur. A possible Early Ecclesiastical site (KD024-003005-) lies c. 350m to the W. According to Jackson (1979-80, 155), a Pattern is held here on March 17th and the water is believed to cure pains and sore eyes. A small, rectangular, partially roofed, dry stone structure (L 3.4m NW-SW; Wth 1.4m) contains the spring well. (Murphy 1891-95, 18) Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 8 June 2012

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record KD024-004

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