What is recorded here

Sundays Well sits at the base of a rock cliff in County Cork, marked by two cross-engraved slabs and the date 1753. Copper pipes still lead from its cement-lined chamber, though holy use has stopped. The cliff may have rained into the well during storms, mixing fresh water with ancient stone dust. People likely drank that water on Sundays, believing the cliff itself was filtering heaven into the earth.

At base of rock cliff. Cement-lined well. Two cross-engraved stone slabs at rear; upper slab with IHS and bearing date 1753. Copper pipes lead out of well. No longer in holy use. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009 Images provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/ 1944 Irish Tourist Association Topographical and General Survey. Three photos: 06, 07, 08.

Linked to St. John, the IHS symbol (a monogram for Jesus) on the stone slab suggests historical Catholic devotion; the well may have been used for healing rituals, though it is no longer in active holy use.

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