Holy Well
Roscommon
Cartron Or Old Glebe Holy Well
On a gentle W-facing slope. The holy well of Kilgefin parish was known as St James’, according to J. O’Donovan writing in 1837 (O’Flanagan 1931, vol. 1, 50) but it remains unlocated although it was connected with Kilgefin church site (RO036-012001-). Co
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 46.488181432
Lng: -15.8173143
Lat: 46.488181432
Lng: -15.8173143
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 19th Century
- 20th Century
Associated Saints
- St James
Location Map
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