Holy Well
Kildare
St. Jame’s or Abbey Well
St. James’s Well is situated in the grounds of the Franciscan friary church (KD040-002005-) in Castledermot town. It is neglected and no longer visited. Jackson states that there are no traditions associated with the well (JKAS 1979-80, 150). Date of up
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 52.908730486
Lng: -6.837692873
Lat: 52.908730486
Lng: -6.837692873
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 20th Century
Associated Saints
- St James
- St. Jame
Location Map
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