Holy Well
Laois
Parkahoughill Holy Well
Natural spring given curative properties by St Patrick (Comerford 1886, vol. 3, 126). Situated in a marshy area. Described in the History of Queens County as ‘Near Ballyadams grave-yard (LA019-031001-) and within a copse wood are two wells; one of these
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 52.96210605
Lng: -7.074618448
Lat: 52.96210605
Lng: -7.074618448
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 19th Century
Associated Saints
- St Patrick
Location Map
Related Christian Sites
Knockbeg Holy Well
Holy Well
Laois
Holy well associated with St. Fiac of Sleaty monastery (LA032-018001-) whose name was anglicized as…
Ballyroan (Maryborough East By.) Holy Well
Holy Well
Laois
Not marked on the 1841 edition of the OS 6-inch map. No visible surface remains.…
Morett Holy Well
Holy Well
Laois
Recently renovated area around well reconstructed. Morrett church (LA009-021004-) lies c. 40m to SSE. Bullaun…
Archerstown Mass Rock
Mass Rock
Laois
On the W bank of a stream within the NE quadrant of a large enclosure…