Holy Well
Galway
Claretuam Holy Well
In a garden adjacent to a farmhouse. A natural spring well, dedicated to St Michael the Archangel, enclosed by a crescentic-shaped mortared stone wall (L 4m, Wth 2.7m). Access via two flag steps at E. According to OS Letters (O’Flanagan 1927, Vol. 1, 126
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 53.495641726
Lng: -8.903514523
Lat: 53.495641726
Lng: -8.903514523
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 20th Century
Associated Saints
- St Michael
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