
What is recorded here
The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as HOLY WELL: TOBER DAVAGH. Recorded period: UNCERTAIN. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.
Linked to Saint Davagh, an early Irish saint associated with healing, Tober Davagh is traditionally visited for its curative waters, particularly for ailments of the eyes and skin. The well’s name and local tradition suggest a long-standing Christian devotion, though its precise historical origins remain uncertain.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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