WELLS

In 1868, the parish of Wells contained the following places:

"WELLS, a parish partly in the barony of West Idrone, county Carlow, and partly in that of Gowran, county Kilkenny, province of Leinster, Ireland, 2 miles from Leighlinbridge, which is partly included in this parish. It is situated on the river Barrow, and has a remarkable moat at Ballynochen. The soil is good, and there is a slats quarry. Near the village are the remains of a monastery and an ancient cross. The living is a rectory in the diocese of Ossory, Ferns, and Leighlin, value £370, in the patronage of the crown. There are two churches and several Roman Catholic chapels. Fairs are held on Ascension Thursday and on the 11th December."

[Transcribed from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868]
by Colin Hinson ©2018