Holy Well
Wexford
St. Braagh’s Well
Situated on the W side of the Rosslare sand-spit and on the W side of a N-S road. It is marked on the 1839 and 1940 eds of the OS 6-inch map and described as St. Braagh’s well on both. The name is probably Brioc, which is cognate with Bridget. The well
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 52.294256545
Lng: -6.398397138
Lat: 52.294256545
Lng: -6.398397138
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 19th Century
- 20th Century
Associated Saints
- St. Braagh
Location Map
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