Sites and Monuments Record · Ireland
Ritual site - holy well
Lackan, County Wicklow, Ireland
The record
- Townland
- Lackan
- County
- Wicklow
- Country
- Ireland
- SMR number
- WI010-061----
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The National Monuments Service's description
Unlocated well in the townland of Lackan. According to Lynch (1994, 644) there is a holy well known as ‘St Michael’s Well’ in the townland of Lackan that is mentioned in the 1930s Irish Folklore Commission, Schools Manuscript Collection (IFC S 914: 285-6). Cures were sought for all kinds of diseases from the water of this well (Lynch 1994, 644).
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of upload: 22 January 2013
References
Lynch, G. 1994 The holy wells of county Wicklow: traditions and legends. In K. Hannigan and W. Nolan (eds), Wicklow history and society, 625-48. Dublin. Geography Publications.