Holy Well
Louth
Knockatober Holy Well
Referred to as ‘Knockatubber well’ and St. Bridget is suppose to have visited it (IFC Schools’ Mss 674, 60-61). According to local tradition it was used to cure diabetes. (SMR file). Situated on a lane which was once the main Dublin-Belfast Road (IFC Sch
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 53.829212059
Lng: -6.431722633
Lat: 53.829212059
Lng: -6.431722633
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 18th Century
- 7th Century
Associated Saints
- St. Bridget
- St. Road
Location Map
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