Altadaven Wood
The Altadaven Wood (also Altadavin ) about two kilometers northeast of Cullamore in County Tyrone in Northern Ireland , in the Favor Royal Forest, near the border with Ireland , is a townland and the place of "St Patrick's Chair and Well" (also called Druid's Chair) . A place of the same name can be found on the Isle of Man .
Altadaven means "the demon cliff" where St. Patrick is said to have chased away the devil. The legend points to a ritual significance of the place where until recently Lughnasa celebrations (Lammastide) took place. The spring next to the stone chair is also known as " St Brigid's Well ". The names of the Christian St. Brigid and the old Irish moon goddess Brigit of the same name also suggest the ritual significance of the place.
“St Patrick's Chair” is an approximately two meter high, throne-like, at least partially worked solid stone block that rests on another block. It stands between a dozen or more other blocks, one of which has a complete cup token and an unfinished bowl . Under the seat is the spring, an open chamber above which lies another massive boulder with a porthole about 25 cm in diameter. A supporting stone carries another bowl. Between the porthole and the chair are two rag trees with offerings hanging from them.
"St Patrick's Chair" is also a megalithic formation on the Isle of Man .
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Coordinates: 54 ° 23 '29 " N , 7 ° 4' 56.3" W.