Holy Well
Wexford
St. Mochoaun’s Well
Marked on the 1839 and 1940 eds of the OS 6-inch map and described as St. Mochoaun’s Well in gothic lettering on both. It is probably named after St. Cuan of Airbhe, the founder of Kilcowan church (WX046-042001-), which is c. 2 km to the SSW. Cuan was
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 52.245688621
Lng: -6.582724755
Lat: 52.245688621
Lng: -6.582724755
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 19th Century
- 20th Century
- 5th Century
- 7th Century
Associated Saints
- St Cuan
- St. Mochoaun
Location Map
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