Holy Well
Louth
Bawntaaffe Holy Well
According to the Irish Folklore Commission Schools’ Manuscripts (674, 177-8) a holy well was sited in a field called ‘Crotha’ about 500 yards (c. 450m) from the church ruin (LH021-031001-) (IFC Schools MSS). Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 19
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
- 5th Century
- 7th Century
Location Map
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