What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Lewis, Shader, Tobar Aindreas 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 Aindreas is a medieval holy well associated with Saint Andrew (Aindreas in Gaelic), a site of pilgrimage and healing in Scottish tradition. Holy wells dedicated to Saint Andrew were often visited for their curative properties, particularly for ailments of the joints and respiratory issues.
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