St. Cuan's Well
| 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°24′55″N 8°18′58″W / 53.415304°N 8.316109°WCoordinates: 53°24′55″N 8°18′58″W / 53.415304°N 8.316109°W |
National Monument of Ireland | |
| Official name | St. Cuan's Well |
| Reference no. | 467 |
St. Cuan's Well is a holy well and National Monument located in County Galway, Ireland.[1]
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[]
- ^ a b "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.
Categories:
- National Monuments in County Galway
- Archaeological sites in County Galway
- Holy wells in Ireland