
What is recorded here
Marked on the 1839 and 1925 eds of the OS 6-inch map where it is described in italic lettering as Templeshelin Well, although the location on the earlier map is c. 80m to the N of the present well. This is situated in a small NNW-SSE valley with a stream c. 15m to the E. It is a natural spring with no evidence of veneration.
Compiled by: Michael Moore
Date of upload: 16 August, 2012
linked to St. Helen, a well-known early Christian saint venerated across Ireland for her healing powers. The well was traditionally visited for cures related to eye ailments and general health, with rituals often involving the collection of water on specific feast days.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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