Holy Well
Westmeath
St. Menaghans Wells
One of two holy wells (WM035-003003-) dedicated to St. Managhan or St. Manchán (Managhan/Menaghan/Moynaghan) of Lemanaghan (OF015-004003-). In the parish of Kilcleagh the feastday of St. Manchán was remembered on the 29th of September (Ó Riain 2011,
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 53.374932206
Lng: -7.840537233
Lat: 53.374932206
Lng: -7.840537233
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 15th Century
Associated Saints
- St. Managhan
- St. Manch
- St. Menaghans Wells
Location Map
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