What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Lewis, Tobar Huisdean 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.
Linked to Saint Lewis (Lewi or Ledi), this holy well is traditionally associated with cures for skin ailments and general healing. The name "Tobar Huisdean" suggests a connection to a domestic or household tradition, possibly indicating the well was used for family or local rituals in addition to its healing properties.
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Places near here
Lewis, Garrabost, ChurchChurch (20th Century) · 850 yd
Roisinis an EarHeadland · 862 yd_-_geograph.org.uk_-_7755329.jpg?width=1280)
Lewis, Garrabost, Free ChurchChurch (late 19th Century) · 1066 yd
Cliff Undercutting at RoisinisCliff or headland · 1267 yd_-_geograph.org.uk_-_2441109.jpg?width=1280)
AignishField System (post Medieval) · 1.7 mi
The beach at Lower BaybleBeach · 1.9 mi
Lewis, Aignish, St Columba's ChurchBurial Enclosure (medieval), Church (medieval), Cup Marked Stone (period Unknown)(possible), Grave Slab(s) (medieval), Mausoleum(s) (post Medieval) · 2.0 mi
Bayble Hill trigMountain or hill · 2.1 mi
Aignish memorialHeritage place · 2.1 mi
Beach at PabailBeach · 2.1 mi
Càrn AiginisMemorial · 2.1 mi
Bayble Island and the ShiantsIsland · 2.5 mi