Holy Well
Laois
Newtown Or Skirk Holy Well
A holy well known as Lady’s Well was situated to NE of chruch (LA021-010001-). St Molua’s Well (LA021-047002-) was situated in the next field. Unlocated holy well known as Lady’s Well within townland described by Carrigan as ‘Her holy well called ‘Lady’s
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 46.488181432
Lng: -15.8173143
Lat: 46.488181432
Lng: -15.8173143
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 5th Century
Associated Saints
- St. Molua
Location Map
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