Christian Sites
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Dookinelly (Thulis) Holy Well
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
Doon Well
Doon Well consists of a modern, enclosing wall from which steps lead down to a spring well. Nearby is a sapling to which are attached mementoes of the cures sought at the well. The area was landscaped in 2006 (SMR file). Kinahan (1889, 284) records the f Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well View […]
Doonaltan Holy Well
Situated on the Ballymeeny River, beneath a small waterfall, in the base of a steep-sided, wooded ravine. It consists of a natural river pool (diam. c. 10m) known as ‘Dabhach Fharannain or the vat or keeve of Farannan’, said to have been used by St F Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well View on […]
Doonan,Drumcliff,Mullans (Donegal Ed) Holy Well
Unlocated holy well within the townlands of Mullans/Drumcliff or Doonan, it is not certain what townland along the Killymard road this holy well is located in. Listed by Ó Muirgheasa in 1936 as well no. 11 and described as, ‘about a quarter of a mile f Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well View on […]
Doonass Demesne Holy Well
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Doonawanly Holy Well
To SE of Castle Curious (14947), at foot of sycamore tree. Oval depression with low wall to S; well opens to E to allow egress of water. Collapsing corrugated iron shelter to NNE holds pictures, votive offerings and cups; rags tied to tree and nearby bus Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well View on […]
Doonfeeny Lower Holy Well
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Doonfeeny Upper Holy Well
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Doonierin Holy Well
Located on the sandflats/seabed in Dumcliffe Bay, 7m N of the S shoreline of the bay. A natural spring, which bubbles up through the sandy floor of the seabed, is enclosed by a rough wall (diam. 2m; H 0.3-0.4m) of low contiguous stones, with a gap (Wth Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well View […]
Doonogan Holy Well
Period: Early Christian
Located in DOONOGAN, 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: CL039-036002- Data sourced from the Archaeological Survey of Ireland.
Doonpeter Holy Well
On N side of graveyard (CO043-01401-), stone-lined well (L c. 0.9m; Wth c. 0.65m; D c. 1.1m) approached by two stone steps, well set into ground; still in use. Overlooking it on S side white metal cross and modern holy statue of Mary in wooden shelter. C Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well View […]
Doory Holy Well
On low-lying marshy ground. This natural spring is enclosed by a substantial drystone wall (H 0.5-1m; Wth 0.5m). The entrance is at E. A holy bush (LF023-048002-) is associated. Compiled by: Patrick F. O’Donovan Date of upload: 7 June 2013 Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well View on Historic Environment Viewer