Holy Well
Kerry
Derry West Holy Well
Local tradition vaguely suggests the former existence of a holy well in the vicinity of the ceallúnach in this townland (KE099-008—-). Its site could not be located.The above description is derived from A. O’Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), ‘The I
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 46.488181432
Lng: -15.8173143
Lat: 46.488181432
Lng: -15.8173143
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 8th Century
Associated Saints
- St. Holy Well
Location Map
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