What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Skye, Ord, Tobar Chaon as Holy Well (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Linked to Saint Chaon, Tobar Chaon is a medieval holy well on the Isle of Skye traditionally associated with healing and protection. Local folklore suggests the well was visited for its curative properties, particularly for ailments of the eyes and skin.
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Places near here
Skye, Ord HouseHouse (18th Century) · 49 yd
Skye, Ord, Teampull ChaonCemetery (medieval), Chapel (medieval), Font (medieval) · 253 yd
Eilean DubhIslet · 977 yd
Eilean Gaineamhach an ÀrdaIslet · 987 yd
Bàigh na Dubh-ÀirdeBay · 1372 yd
Loch EishortBay · 1.0 mi
Dun ScaichArchaeological place · 1.2 mi
Sgiath-bheinn ChrosabhaigMountain / peak · 1.2 mi
Dunscaith CastleCastle · 1.6 mi
Skye, Dun ScaichCastle (medieval) · 1.6 mi
Coill' a' GhasgainWood · 1.7 mi
BoreraigFish Trap (period Unassigned) · 1.8 mi