St Patricks Well — Report the wrong picture

What is recorded here

Marked similarly on the 1837 ed. of the OS 6-inch map, and situated towards the bottom of a NE-facing slope with Kilnamanagh church (RO009-056001-) c. 150m to the SW. It is not visible at ground level. Archaeological testing (07E0767) during 2007 c. 100m to the SW failed to produce any related material, (Read 2010b). Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010

St Patrick’s Well is traditionally associated with the patron saint of Ireland, St Patrick, and is linked to various local healing traditions and pilgrimages. Holy wells dedicated to St Patrick were often believed 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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