Holy Well
Roscommon
St. Coman’s Vat
In a low-lying position, c. 600m NW of the site of St Coman’s church site (RO039-043006-). An overgrown hollow (diam. c. 4m; D 0.5m) which is now dry was, according to J. O’Donovan in the 1830s, venerated in the 19th century when a rag bush stood beside
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 53.632311439
Lng: -8.184365566
Lat: 53.632311439
Lng: -8.184365566
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 19th Century
- 5th Century
- 6th Century
Associated Saints
- St Coman
Location Map
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