Holy Well
Kilkenny
St. Canice’s Well
At the base of a steep slope on the S bank of the Breagagh River, c. 300m WSW of Black Abbey Dominican friary (KK019-026021-) and c. 450m SW of St Canice’s Cathedral (KK019-026029-) which is N of the river. Known as St Canice’s well, though commonly
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 52.653244377
Lng: -7.262191568
Lat: 52.653244377
Lng: -7.262191568
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 19th Century
- 5th Century
Associated Saints
- St Canice
Location Map
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