What is recorded here
Situated on a severe E-facing slope overlooking Whiting Bay and at the side of a steep street. It is known as ‘St Uchta’s or St Ita’s Well’ which was formerly venerated (OS Name Books). The well opens-out under rock outcrop as a recess (Wth 0.65m; H 0.5m; D 0.8) defined by a masonry wall. It is still maintained but there is no pattern.
From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record WA040-002
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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