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Tober Patrick

Holy well

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Located in a low marshy area next to a stream. It is oval shaped (int dims. L 1.20m, Wth 0.90m, D 0.90m). It is enclosed by medium sized blocks of stone and fed by a stream. Compiled by : Geraldine Stout Date of upload: 30th July 2013
Linked to Saint Patrick, the well is traditionally associated with healing and protection, with pilgrims visiting to seek cures for various ailments. The site reflects early Christian devotion in rural Ireland, often connected to local customs of water worship and saint veneration.

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