This stone monument partially encircles a holy well, a common feature in Ireland’s sacred landscape. The newly exposed structure measures roughly 1.75 metres in diameter and consists of a moss-covered drystone wall built from local field stones, stacked several courses high. The wall forms an almost complete circle, with an opening facing north.

The exact purpose of this small stone enclosure remains something of a mystery. Some researchers have proposed it might have served as a simple hut or shelter, perhaps used by pilgrims or those tending to the holy well. Another intriguing possibility is that it functioned as a station along a turas, the traditional pilgrimage route that often connected holy wells with other sacred sites in the surrounding landscape. These ritual circuits were an important part of Irish religious practice, where pilgrims would stop at designated points to pray or perform specific devotions.

The relationship between the structure, the cairn, and the holy well suggests this was once an important spiritual site for the local community. Holy wells across Ireland were often embellished with stone monuments, crosses, and other structures that marked their significance. This particular discovery, documented by Patrick O’Donovan in 2011, adds another layer to our understanding of how these sacred spaces were used and modified over centuries of devotion.