Christian Sites

Not listed in either the SMR (1989) or the RMP (1995). In rolling pasture, on an E-facing slope. An oval partially grass-covered cairn (5.6m N-S; 4.1m E-W; H 1.4m) of medium-sized limestone stones. According to local information, the cairn was used as a Mass-rock in penal times. It is likely that this dates to the […]

In S perimeter of Killavoy graveyard (14122). Not shown on 1842 OS 6-inch map. Marked but not named on 1904 and 1937 OS 6-inch maps. Well now covered by concrete surround. Recorded by Bowman (1934, 226) as holy well where ‘Rounds have not been paid in li Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well View […]

Folklore collected from Knockaderry School about ‘Tobar na Croidhe’; ‘There is also a well in Upper Killeagh, called Tobar na Croidhe. It was said there was a cure in the water if it was taken before sunrise or after a sunset. A white trout was often see Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well View […]

The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for resear Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well View on Historic Environment Viewer

On E bank of an Abhainn Mhór near its outflow from Ballynahinch Lake, and c. 70m N of a graveyard (GA036-039—-). This well, correctly Tobar Feichín, was noted by O’Flaherty in 1684 (Hardiman 1846, 106). It is a natural spring with a circular drystone Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well View on Historic Environment […]

On slight rise of drained/reclaimed grassland in upland area with good views in all directions. Filled-in disused well known as Lady’s Well, not indicated on first edition OS 6-inch map. Old stile on side of road and close proximity to village of Ballinu Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well View on Historic Environment Viewer

In pasture, on S-facing slope, to W of St Gobnait’s stone (CO058-013002-). Marked ‘Holy well (now dry)’ on 1842 OS 6-inch map. No visible surface trace.The above description is derived from the published ‘Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3 Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well View on Historic Environment Viewer

Located in KILLEENAN, County CLARE. The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for resear Archaeological Survey Reference: CL025-102004- Data sourced from the Archaeological Survey of Ireland.

In pasture. Stone structure covers well; still in holy use. (Walsh 1985, 117, no. 81)The above description is derived from the published ‘Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork’ (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certai Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well View on Historic Environment Viewer

Holy well located just outside the W side of earthen ramparts (OF025-017—-) associated with nearby monastic site (OF025-017—-). The well is very overgrown with many architectural fragments from the nearby Abbey (OF025-017—-) lying around the well. Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well View on Historic Environment Viewer

Located 6m to the S of a church (KD004-031002-) at the N end of a graveyard (KD004-031003-). Although not indicated on the 1st ed. (1838) of the OS 6-inch map its existence is mentioned in the OSL (Herity 2002, 30). According to Jackson (1979-80, 150) it Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well View on […]

Knights Templar founded before 1212 (in the reign of King John) by Gilbert de Borard; Knights Hospitaller dissolved 1540; granted to the wife of Gerard Aylmer 1590; leased to James Sherlock of Waterford