Holy Well
Galway
St. Brendan’s Wells
On a N-facing slope in grassland. This is one of three holy wells, all natural springs, dedicated to St Brendan (GA098-068001-, GA098-068002-, and GA098-068003-). GA098-068001- is the westernmost well, located c.25m to the W of the other two. It is delim
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 53.23392763
Lng: -8.433497735
Lat: 53.23392763
Lng: -8.433497735
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 7th Century
Associated Saints
- St Brendan
Location Map
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