Holy Well
Tipperary
Lisheen (Dorrha Par.) Holy Well
Situated on flat pasture in undulating countryside. A semicircular well (diam. 1.6m; D 0.9m) enclosed by a low drystone wall which opens to the SW. The well had a water depth of 0.4m at the time of visit. A holy tree known as St Kieran’s Tree is located
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 53.108552746
Lng: -8.048553795
Lat: 53.108552746
Lng: -8.048553795
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 4th Century
Associated Saints
- St. Kieran
Location Map
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