Holy Well
Westmeath
St. Bicseagh’s Well
Holy well named after St. Bigseach (Bhiscí / Little Lady) the sixth century saint and foundress of Kilbixy Monastery (WM011-040—-). Situated in wet poorly drained land, townland boundary with Kilbixy 100m to W. Kilbixy monastery (WM011-040—) lies
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 53.598269193
Lng: -7.509316305
Lat: 53.598269193
Lng: -7.509316305
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 11th Century
Associated Saints
- St. Bicseagh
- St. Bigseach
Location Map
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