Struell Wells, Holy wells archaeological site near Downpatrick, Northern Ireland.
Four stone-built wells and bathhouses rest in a secluded valley with a fast-flowing stream running partially underground through the complex.
The wells, dating before Saint Patrick's time, received their first documented reference in 1306, though current structures originate from around 1600.
Pilgrims traditionally gathered at the wells on Saint John's Eve and the Friday before Lammas, seeking physical and spiritual healing.
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency maintains this free-access site, which includes separate bathhouses for men and women, plus an unfinished church.
The wells contain a drinking fountain called Mother Well and an eye well, where visitors performed specific rituals for different body parts.
GPS coordinates: 54.32380,-5.67671
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:06
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