Calliaghstown Well facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Calliaghstown Well |
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| Native name Irish: Tobar Cholm Cille |
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| St. Columbkille's Well | |
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| Type | holy well |
| Location | Calliaghstown, Julianstown, County Meath |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) |
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National Monument of Ireland
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| Official name: Calliaghstown Well | |
| Reference no. | 637 |
Calliaghstown Well, also called St. Columbkille's Well, is a holy well and National Monument located in County Meath, Ireland.
Location
Calliaghstown Well is located beside a road just off the R150, 4.5 km (2.8 mi) south of Drogheda and the River Boyne and 5 km (3.1 mi) west of Julianstown.
History and description
The well was a traditional site of pilgrimage for locals, and a pattern took place there each year on 9 June. A statue, erected perhaps in the mid-18th century, is called St Colm Cille, although with a mantle and crown it does not resemble traditional depictions of Columba/Colm Cille, who is usually depicted in a monk's habit (although he was of a royal family).
The statue is 1 m (3 ft 3 in) tall and composed of oolitic limestone, similar to Bath stone.
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