Holy Well
Offaly
Saint John’s Well
Situated on top of Knockbarron Hill, in an area of undulating countryside. On the 1838 ed. OS 6-inch map the well is shown standing inside a woodland which is shown as Knockbarron Wood ont he 1908 ed. OS map. Poorly preserved well now dry with no other
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 53.11436458
Lng: -7.728563697
Lat: 53.11436458
Lng: -7.728563697
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 19th Century
- 20th Century
Associated Saints
- St John
Location Map
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