Holy Well
Dublin
Malahide Holy Well
Traditionally called ‘Sunday’s Well’ or ‘St. Sylvester’s Well’. Not indicated on the 1837 ed. OSi 6-inch map. Annotated ‘Well’ on the 1863 ed. OSi 25-inch map. D’Alton (1838, 186) recorded that; ‘In the middle of the town is a well of clear and wholeso
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 53.451138413
Lng: -6.15511999
Lat: 53.451138413
Lng: -6.15511999
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 12th Century
- 19th Century
Associated Saints
- St. Sylvester
Location Map
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