Holy Well
Roscommon
R. C. Chapel
Located at the W edge of a low-lying basin. References to this Lughnasa well date from the early 14th century (MacNeill 1962, 633-4; Anon. 1992). The well, where according to J. O’Donovan writing in the 1830s a pattern was held on 31st July (O’Flanagan 1
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 53.452741906
Lng: -8.088571576
Lat: 53.452741906
Lng: -8.088571576
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 11th Century
- 14th Century
- 19th Century
- 20th Century
- 7th Century
Associated Saints
- St. July
Location Map
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