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School: Wexford (4) (roll number 12524)

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Wexford, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Victoria M. Sherwood
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0880, Page 219

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    At the far end of Spawell Road commonly called the Jail Road, down a little lane on the left side going out there is a little well and a pump.
    At one time this well supplied water to all the north end of the town
    An old woman used to carry the water in buckets - 2 buckets for a half-penny.
    She had a hoop round her waist and carried the buckets on this.
    The well was supposed to be a spa and from that the Road gets its name - Spawell Road.
    Written by- Frankie Scarr,
    Coolcots,
    Wexford.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Frankie Scarr
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Coolcots, Co. Wexford