Holy Well
Cork
Kilmoon (Sherkin Island) Holy Well
Located at base of field fence; consists of wet area covered by large stone. No longer in holy use.The above description is derived from the published ‘Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork’ (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In ce
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 51.467870947
Lng: -9.405895957
Lat: 51.467870947
Lng: -9.405895957
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 20th Century
Associated Saints
- St. Cork
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