Holy Well
Galway
Toberbrackan
In a natural hollow, c. 13m to the SE of the site of Toberbrackan Castle (GA095-145001-). According to the OS Letters, this well is dedicated to St Briocain (O’Flanagan 1927, Vol. 1, 460). It consists of a spring well, with a circular stone-built surro
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 53.236472398
Lng: -8.836464771
Lat: 53.236472398
Lng: -8.836464771
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 15th Century
- 20th Century
- 5th Century
Associated Saints
- St. Briocain
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