Holy Well
Kildare
Tobernagriddle
On the E bank of the NE-flowing Fear English River in improved pastureland. No longer visible at ground-level, and not remembered locally as a holy well. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 10 June 2011
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 53.394669984
Lng: -6.860941184
Lat: 53.394669984
Lng: -6.860941184
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 4th Century
- 7th Century
Location Map
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