[2] The wells date from before the time of Saint Patrick, and even today are used for people seeking cures.
[3] The earliest written reference to the wells is in 1306, but none of the surviving buildings is earlier than about 1600.
[2] The site is managed by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency.
[4] A fast flowing stream runs in a south-easterly direction, partly underground, through the secluded, rocky valley, along which is ranged five buildings.
They said they were aware of the water flow problems and had remedial measures in place which would involve the excavation of some of the piping.