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Toberabiddeen

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Toberabiddeen
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Situated at base of slight W-facing slope in pasture. Named 'Toberabiddeen' on the 1837 and 1913 OS 6-inch maps. The well had been infilled with small stones leaving a level area of rubble (5m N-S; 4m E-W) that is flush with the field surface. An irregular outflow runs from the W side of the rubble area. A possible cairn (SL011-015002-) is associated with the well. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 19 January 2011
Toberabiddeen is traditionally associated with Saint Abiddeen (or Abideen), a lesser-known early Irish saint, and was likely a site of pilgrimage and healing. The name "Toberabiddeen" (well of Abiddeen) suggests a local tradition of venerating the saint, though specific cures or rituals connected to the well are not well documented.

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