Holy Well
Galway
An Chloich MhÓR Theas Holy Well
Below HWM to S of a graveyard (GA091-001002-). Two holy wells, both dedicated to St Columcille; (a) c. 170m SW of the graveyard is a large smooth basin-like rock pool, triangular in shape, in the outer flank of a rock outcrop; (b) close to LWM and c. 270
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 53.228596937
Lng: -9.53292417
Lat: 53.228596937
Lng: -9.53292417
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 10th Century
- 6th Century
Associated Saints
- St Columcille
Location Map
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