Survey Data

Reg No

11220020


Rating

Regional


Categories of Special Interest

Archaeological, Architectural, Artistic, Social


Previous Name

Saint Columkille's Well


Original Use

Holy well


In Use As

Holy well


Date

1910 - 1920


Coordinates

311680, 225424


Date Recorded

13/06/2002


Date Updated

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Description

Coursed rubble stone gable-fronted statue niche, erected 1914, over holy well. Contains statue of St Colmcille. Well with random paving around opening set in water garden, approached by small bridge. Memorial Celtic cross within grounds.

Appraisal

An attractively sited holy well, recovered from a dilapidated state by people from the nearby Orlagh Monastery. Still in annual religious use, this site has a rich social history.