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St. Patrick's Well, Clonmel
52.3576° N, -7.7523° E
About
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.
Historical Timeline
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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
Archaeological Features
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Water Management Features
Burial and Funerary Structures
Industrial and Craft Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Environmental and Natural Features
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