Why this matters
Linked to Saint Brigid, Tobernacarta—Toomour was traditionally associated with healing and fertility rites. The well was visited for cures, particularly for barrenness and general ailments, with offerings left at the site as part of its devotional practice.
What is recorded here
At the head of a stream, at the base of a slope. A spring well covered by a concrete hood and accessed by concrete steps. Mentioned by Wood-Martin (1892, 355-6, n. 1) as 'formerly held in estimation as "holy"'. Another holy well called 'Tobernamulla' (SL040-133----) is c. 750m to SE.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005).
Date of upload: 18 January 2008
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