Holy Well
Dublin
Howth Holy Well
Located in the retaining wall of the abbey graveyard (DU015-029006-). Traditionally described as the ‘eye spout’ or ‘holy spout’. Now water issues from a short length of pipe said to have come from a holy well dedicated to our Lady in St. Mary’s Church (
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 53.387661759
Lng: -6.066394107
Lat: 53.387661759
Lng: -6.066394107
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 15th Century
Associated Saints
- St Mary
Location Map
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