What is recorded here
Described in gothic lettering as Toberaphuca – the Ghost’s well - on the 1839 and 1925 eds of the OS 6-inch map, and situated towards the bottom of a NW-facing slope. It was on the W side of a N-S road, but it is not known if it was venerated. It is not now visible at ground level.
Compiled by: Michael Moore
Date of upload: 15 August, 2012
Toberaphuca, known locally as the Ghost’s Well, is associated with a spirit or supernatural presence, as suggested by its name and historical cartographic references. The well's eerie reputation may reflect local folklore involving otherworldly beings or unexplained phenomena.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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