Holy Well
Longford
Cartrongolan Holy Well
On a NW-facing slope in rough pasture. This natural spring is incorporated in a modern, concrete-built shrine. A signpost indicates that it is dedicated to St Patrick. It was visited by local pilgrims on the 1st, second Sunday and 15th of August (Devaney
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 53.805772988
Lng: -7.737174172
Lat: 53.805772988
Lng: -7.737174172
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 16th Century
- 5th Century
Associated Saints
- St Patrick
Location Map
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