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Tobershivaun — Mountnorth

Holy well

Why this matters

Linked to Saint Joanna, the well was traditionally associated with healing and pilgrimage. Local tradition and historical records suggest it was a site of devotional practice before being covered over for the Cork County Council water supply.

What is recorded here

Covered over and incorporated into Cork County Council water supply scheme; no longer visible. According to Grove White (1905-25, vol. 1, 140), OS Field Book of 1840 records 'Tubberhuwhen, Joanna's well' as holy well' though he adds that it is not locally known as a holy well now (ibid.). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
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