Holy Well
Westmeath
Bigwood Holy Well
The precise location of the holy well in the townland of Bigwood has not been identified. In 1937-9 the following folklore about this holy well was recorded from Finea National School; ‘St. Bridgets Well is situated on Maoil Hill, Carlanstown, Castletow
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 46.488181432
Lng: -15.8173143
Lat: 46.488181432
Lng: -15.8173143
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 20th Century
Associated Saints
- St. Bridgets Well
Location Map
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