What is recorded here

Small circular drystone-built structure (int. diam. 1.7m; H 1.4m) of beehive-type construction, roofed internally by a single slab. Low lintelled entrance at SW (H 0.45m; Wth 0.5m). Richardson (1939, 34) recorded a 'small chimney just above it'. (Weir 1989, 10) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cavan' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1995). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 December 2008

Linked to Saint Legeelan, the site is traditionally associated with cures for skin ailments and sweating disorders. Local folklore suggests that the well or structure was used for ritual bathing or the collection of water for healing purposes, particularly during the early summer.

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