Holy Well
Kildare
Coghlanstown West Holy Well
On the E edge of a dried-up watercourse, which may have formed part of an early ecclesiastical enclosure (KD029-005002-) immediately outside, to SW, of a graveyard (KD029-005004-) and medieval church (KD029-005001-). According to Jackson (1979-80, 154-5)
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 53.136237454
Lng: -6.661001611
Lat: 53.136237454
Lng: -6.661001611
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 20th Century
- Medieval
Associated Saints
- St. Holy Well
Location Map
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