Ireland

St. Patrick's Well, Clonmel

Medieval Christian site and holy well, County Tipperary

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St. Patrick's Well is a medieval Christian site located in County Tipperary, Ireland, consisting of a holy well, 12th-century church and an ancient stone cross.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Inislounaght Abbey ownership

12th–16th centuries

Association with Saint Patrick

5th century

Documentary reference in Life of Declan

10th century

Construction of church (12th century)

12th century

Burial of Nicholas Fagan

1617

Papal indulgence granted

1619

Altar tomb relocated

1805

Ordnance Survey visit

1840s

Early 20th-century description

1914

Statue and remodelling

1956

Late 1960s restoration funding

Late 1960s

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Archaeological Features

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Water Management Features

WellsFountains
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Burial and Funerary Structures

TombsGraves
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Industrial and Craft Structures

Horizontal watermill (flumes)
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Religious and Ritual Structures

ChurchesSacred WellsAltars
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Artistic and Decorative Features

StatuesMonumentsCarved StoneworkArmorial Plaques
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Environmental and Natural Features

Sacred GrovesLakes
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Country

Ireland

Coordinates

52.36° N, -7.75° E