Holy Well
Kildare
Hartwell Lower Holy Well
Fitzgerald (1915-7, 494) described, ‘St. Bridget’s Well on Mr. Lyon’s farm (as) … now sadly neglected; it is unenclosed, and trodden around by cattle. Though a strong flow of water boils up in it, yet from its position by the side of a gripe, it would
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 53.238582863
Lng: -6.575770563
Lat: 53.238582863
Lng: -6.575770563
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 20th Century
- 4th Century
- 5th Century
Associated Saints
- St. Bridget
Location Map
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