What is recorded here
Situated at the N edge of a plateau overlooking the Blackwater river valley to the N. Tobar Mocuda, which was venerated in May until the late 19th century (OS Name Books), is a pond (diam. 3.5m; D 0.5m) adjacent to the NW edge of rath (WA028-002001-).
Compiled by: Michael Moore
Date of upload: 26 July 2011
Tobar Mocuda, also known as Tober, is associated with Saint Mocuda, a 7th-century Irish monk and founder of a monastery in County Clare. The well was traditionally venerated in May and may have been linked to local healing practices or seasonal rituals.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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