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Chibbyr Pherric, St Patricks Well

Archaeology

The waters of St Patricks Well or Chibbyr y Pharick were in the past believed to have curative properties for sore eyes. It was said of this well that people who passed and left nothing in it would not be able to find their way home.


This is a perennial spring filling a rocky basin about 30 centimetres deep. A Mrs Druggan who lived nearby described the location and confirmed its name. It is an elongated well, measuring 2.5 x 1.3 metres, scooped out of a bank sloping to the east. The eastern face is 0.9 metres high from the water level. There is no visible trace of stonework. A well worn path with largely modern stone steps approaches the well.

Social Cottage, Lonan

Connections

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  • Parish: Lonan
  • Sheading: Garff
  • Grid Ref: SC4206083450

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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