
What is recorded here
The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as HOLY WELL: TOBERNAGIN. 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 Gobnait, the well is traditionally associated with cures for eye ailments and general healing. Local folklore suggests that the name "Tobernagin" may derive from "Tobar Na Géine," meaning "the well of the family," indicating its significance as a communal and spiritual site.
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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