Christian Sites

This was reported by archaeologist Tony Miller in Feb. 2012. He described it as ‘a man made altar set against a vertical, north facing rock face. It comprises a two-tier altar supported by dry stone walling. It is adorned by many statues and votive offerings. The Holy Well (CO118-020—-) is only c. 3 meters from […]

On S shore c. 40m from E tip of the island. It consists of two round potholes side by side (Ds c. 0.3m) with coins and rosaries stuck into a cleft above each. Said to have been made by a saint as fonts for baptising the local heathens. The saint’s footpr Monument Type: Ritual site […]

At An Baile Láir under a small E-facing scarp. Known locally as Tobar Ann, it consists of a small natural spring with a recent concrete surround and a cross. It is associated with a story of a woman who was told she would find forgiveness for her sins i Monument Type: Ritual site – holy […]

High Cross located in Westmeath.

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 side of a byroad directly opposite a church (GA093-003002-). This well, correctly Tobar Éinne, consists of a natural spring in a rock fissure at E end of a small modern rectangular enclosure. Some 1.5m to SSW of it is a small stone cairn surmounted Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well View on […]

Not marked on any edition of the OS maps, it was known locally as ‘Tobar Uí Laighin’ (Folklore Commission of Ireland 1938-39).Situation and Description: This well lies SW of a levelled burial ground (KE016-029—-). The well is thought to have been dedi Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well View on Historic Environment Viewer

Jackson records the belief that St. Patrick baptised people at this well, but that there was no tradition of cures or patterns associated with it (1979-80, 151). The corbelled structure covering the well may be ornamental in origin and part of the landsc Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well View on Historic Environment Viewer

On marshy ground immediately N of a small stream which marks the td. and P. boundaries. An unroofed small rectangular concrete chamber, with a gate at S, contains a spring well 1.2m deep. No votive offerings were noted and the well is not marked on the 1 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

Locally known as ‘Tober na Grasta’ and ‘sited where James Rice used to live’, in the late 1930’s (IFC Schools MSS 660). There was a pump noted at the well in 1967 (SMR file). Not marked on any of the OS maps.Compiled by: Claire BreenDate of upload: 13 De Monument Type: Ritual site – holy […]

According to Power (1918, 223) Páirc Béice (field of the uproar) contained a well where ’rounds were made in times past’. Exact location not known. The above description is derived from the published ‘Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well View on Historic Environment Viewer