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Mull, Tobermory, Tobar Mhoire

Holy Well (medieval)(possible)

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Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Mull, Tobermory, Tobar Mhoire as Holy Well (medieval)(possible). 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 Mhoire, also known as Tobermory Well, is traditionally associated with Saint Mary and was likely a site of pilgrimage and prayer in the medieval period. Local tradition holds that the well had healing properties, particularly for eye ailments, and was visited by those seeking cures through immersion or the drinking of its waters.

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