Trinity Well (Site of)

Marked on the 1839 and 1941 eds of the OS 6-inch map and described in gothic lettering as Trinity Well on both, and additionally as ‘Site of’ on the later map. It is located on a N-facing slope adjacent to Wexford Harbour and was associated with the unlocated Trinity church (WX037-032014-), which is probably in the vicinity. The well site is in a small paved area on the NE side of Trinity St. surrounded by warehouses, but it is not visible at ground level. There is no evidence of, or record of veneration. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 19 December, 2012

Linked to St. Michael, the well was traditionally associated with healing and pilgrimage, particularly for respiratory ailments. Local folklore suggests that the well's waters, once abundant, were believed to have curative properties and were visited on saint's days for ritual washing or drinking.