Holy Well
Galway
St. Cavan’s Well
In the centre of an enclosure (GA061-023003-). This is a National Monument in State care (No. 467; see Harbison 1975, 100). It comprises a spring well contained within a small oval drystone surround (NW-SE 1.8m) accessed via a narrow gap at W. The presen
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 53.415330804
Lng: -8.316114277
Lat: 53.415330804
Lng: -8.316114277
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 20th Century
- 5th Century
Associated Saints
- St. Cavan
Location Map
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