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According to Joyce (1912, 355-6) the original well of Ballyowen castle (DU017-0300-) located in an adjoining field was still being used for drinking purposes at his time of writing.The exact location of this monument is unknown.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record DU017-047

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