Holy Well
Louth
Cappoge Holy Well
The OS Letters refer to a well dedicated to St. Mary known as ‘Cill Muire’ or ‘Tober Muire’ (CLAJ 1924, 282). Also referred to locally as ‘St. Brigid’s Well’ (IFC Schools’ Mss 679, 324). Described as still open but in need of cleaning in 1956 (Coyle 1956
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 53.853586449
Lng: -6.399816976
Lat: 53.853586449
Lng: -6.399816976
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 18th Century
- 20th Century
- 7th Century
Associated Saints
- St Brigid
- St Mary
Location Map
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