What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Arran, Mid Thundergay, Tobar Challumchille as Holy Well (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Tobar Challumchille is a medieval holy well associated with St Columba (Cill Chain), a revered figure in Scottish and Irish Christianity. Traditionally, such wells were believed to have curative properties, and it is likely this site was used for healing rituals or pilgrimages, reflecting the widespread veneration of St Columba in early Christian Scotland.
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Places near here
Arran, Mid ThundergayHead Dyke (post Medieval)(possible), Township (post Medieval) · 103 yd
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Arran, South ThundergayBuilding (post Medieval) · 1172 yd
Arran, Rubha Airigh BheirgRig and Furrow (post Medieval) · 1514 yd
Pirnmill, Shore RoadNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1.3 mi
Meall BhigMountain / peak · 1.5 mi
War MemorialMemorial · 1.6 mi
Meall nan DamhMountain / peak · 1.9 mi
Catacol BayBay · 2.3 mi
Sailor's GraveMemorial · 3.5 mi
ImacharNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 3.9 mi
Arran, Lochranza CastleCastle (medieval) · 4.1 miOther information
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