Holy Well
Dublin
Ballyboghil Holy Well
St Bretcha’a holy well was also known locally as ‘St. Bretsha’s well’. Described in 1958 as a ‘muddy pool in a field fence dike about 100 yds. from Ballyboghill old church ruin (DU007-010—-). No memory of devotions, but known to be a former holy well
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 53.522871981
Lng: -6.269903744
Lat: 53.522871981
Lng: -6.269903744
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 10th Century
- 19th Century
- 20th Century
- 7th Century
Associated Saints
- St. Bretcha
- St. Bretsha
Location Map
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