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What is recorded here

In low-lying marshy ground. The well consists of a natural spring enclosed by a circular concrete covering. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008

Linked to Saint Fachtna, the well is traditionally associated with cures for skin ailments and general wellness. Local folklore suggests that the water was once used in seasonal rituals and that the site may have pre-Christian significance due to its location and natural setting.

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