What is recorded here
Not shown on 1842 OS 6-inch map; named and shown in Dreenagh Wood on 1905 and 1937 OS 6-inch maps. In heavily overgrown area. Well is set into ground with stream exiting from it; cup and some statues around edge but no indication of holy use; remembered locally as having rags and holy paraphernalia around it. According to Grove White (1905-25, vol. 3, 35), reputedly cured sore eyes and scurvy (ibid., 50).
From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CO025-103
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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