St. Cuan's Well
St. Cuan's Well is a holy well and National Monument located in County Galway, Ireland.[1]
| St. Cuan's Well | |
|---|---|
| Native name Irish: Tobar Cuáin | |
| St. Cavan's Well Cornamucklagh Holy Well | |
  Location of St. Cuan's Well in Ireland | |
| Type | holy well |
| Location | Castlegar East, Ahascragh, County Galway, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 53.415304°N 8.316109°W |
National Monument of Ireland | |
| Official name: St. Cuan's Well | |
| Reference no. | 467 |
Location
St. Cuan's Well is located 2.3 km (1.4 miles) northeast of Ahascragh, 4 km (2½ miles) west of the River Suck.[2]
History
Saint Cúan (died AD 752) was an Irish abbot. A pattern was held here on 15 October. Local belief associated the water with miraculous cures and claimed that the water of the well could not be boiled.[3] There was formerly a rag tree beside the well.[1]
Description
The holy well is surrounded by a low wall. A cross slab is next to this enclosure.[4]
References
- "megalithomania: St. Cuan's Well (Galway) :: Holy Well :: Visit notes".
- "- Place names of Galway".
- "St Cuan's Well".
- "Castlegar east, County Galway". Early Christian Sites in Ireland. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
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