Holy Well
Limerick
St. James’ Well
In low-lying marshy pasture, on W bank of river. Circular area (diam. 10m), enclosed by low roughly-coursed stone wall, with spring at centre. Access to well, through opening in wall (Wth 1.05m) flanked by concrete piers, at N. Spring covered by roughly-
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 52.558351676
Lng: -8.952405254
Lat: 52.558351676
Lng: -8.952405254
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 20th Century
Associated Saints
- St James
Location Map
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