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This is marked on the 1841-42 and 1914 OS maps as 'Toberlughan' (well of [?]).
Situation and Description: The well is circular in plan and constructed of irregular stones. On the WNW sector, the opening to the well displays three irregularly shaped slabs, the largest being in the centre.
Rounds and Offerings: No tradition survives.
Legends: (a) A battle was fought in the vicinity and the soldiers refreshed themselves with its water, (b) People from Bauragoogeen (Barr an Ghúígm) in Moyvane parish, carrying butter to Tarbert, rested and quenched their thirst here.
See attached colour photographs courtesy of Amanda Clarke.
The above description is derived from C. Toal, ‘North Kerry Archaeological Survey’. Dingle. Brandon in association with FAS Training and Employment Authority (1995), no. 894. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload: 3 August 2013
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