St. Pauls Well

Situated in a short SW-facing bank on the E side of a driveway c. 100m to the E of a church site (WI051-007----). Natural spring traditionally associated with the Welsh St Pol (Paul). Remembered locally although not visible at ground level. 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. Paul's Well is associated with St. Pol (or Paul), a Welsh saint traditionally linked to the spread of Christianity in parts of Wales and possibly Ireland. The well is believed to have healing properties, and such sites were often centers of local pilgrimage and devotion in pre-modern times.