Christian Sites

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In low-lying boggy ground, c. 20m N of a stream. A circular well (int. diam. 1.2m), covered with overgrowth, named ‘Kingsbrook Well’ on the 1838 OS 6-inch map. According to Wood-Martin (1892, 355-6, n. 1), this well was ‘formerly held in estimation as “h Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well View on Historic Environment […]

On low-lying drained marshy ground. Named ‘Tobar Padraig’ only on the 1933 edition of the 6-inch OS map. On inspection in 1983, it consisted of a natural spring well supplying a nearby stream. On a subsequent inspection in 1992, there was no visible Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well View on Historic Environment Viewer

Just above the seashore overlooking Corrán, a sheltered bay to W. Known locally as Tobar Muire, it consists of a small natural spring with a lintelled-over drystone surround opening towards W. A number of modern offerings are visible. It used to be freq Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well View on Historic Environment Viewer

High Cross located in Offaly.

In wet low-lying marshland close to td. boundary. A natural spring well, beside which lies a small rectangular round-headed slab (H 0.99m, Wth 0.35m) depleting a crucifixion scene and dated 1762. The above description is derived from the published ‘Arch Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well View on Historic Environment Viewer

Situated on a slight N-facing slope in gently undulating pasture. Marked on the 1836-7 edition of the OS 6-inch map on which it bears the designation ‘Tober Columbkille’ The well has been filled in and there are no remains visible at ground level. Compi Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well View on Historic Environment […]

Unlocated holy well within the townland of Kish. According to Lynch (1994, 637) there is a holy well dedicated to St Brigid in the townland of Kish that is mentioned in the 1930s Irish Folklore Commission, Schools Manuscript Collection (IFC S 924: 45-46 Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well View on Historic Environment Viewer

Bowman (1934, 113) recorded holy well named Tobairín a’ tighe (little well of the house) in this townland, where ‘Rounds discontinued for 30 years. Since the cessation of the rounds, people avoid the well – no use whatsoever being made of it.’ (ibid.). Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well View on Historic Environment Viewer

Not shown on 1842 OS 6-inch map; named and shown in Dreenagh Wood on 1905 and 1937 OS 6-inch maps. In heavily overgrown area. Well is set into ground with stream exiting from it; cup and some statues around edge but no indication of holy use; remembered Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well View […]

A holy well at Knocadrinan was mentioned in a list of the 1940s (Blaney1944) but its location was not noted, and it cannot be identified amongst holy wells in the Schools’ Collections of the Irish Folklore Commission.Compiled by: Michael MooreDate of upl Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well View on Historic Environment Viewer

At edge of forest with good view of Galtee Mountains to N. Spring enclosed by clochan-type structure; crowned with wooden cross. Still in holy use. The above description is derived from the published ‘Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: E Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well View on Historic Environment Viewer