St Winifreds Well

Marked only on the 1940 ed. of the OS 6-inch map where it is described as St. Winifred's Well, defived from local sources (OSFM). This 7th century Welsh saint is associated with the healing power of springs and her feastday is celebrated on the 2nd of November (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winefride). The well is located towards the bottom of the steep N-facing slope of Tara Hill where a gentler slope begins. This is a natural spring with no evidence of veneration. The parish church of Kilcavan (WX007-010001-) is c. 200m to the N. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 26 November, 2012

St. Winifred is a 7th-century Welsh saint venerated for her miraculous healing springs, traditionally believed to cure ailments of the eyes and other infirmities. Her legend recounts that her head was severed by a relative, but she was miraculously restored, and her holy wells are said to have healing properties linked to her martyrdom and intercession.