Holy Well
Wexford
Site of ‘St. Doran’s Well
Located on a gentle E-facing slope at the foothills of the Blackstairs Mountains. This is an early ecclesiastical site, although the saint is unknown. The name may derive from ‘dúr – dobhar’ (water) Ó Riain 2011, 270). St. Doran’s well is marked by a y
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 52.552113911
Lng: -6.759398949
Lat: 52.552113911
Lng: -6.759398949
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 10th Century
- 18th Century
Associated Saints
- St. Doran
Location Map
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