What is recorded here

Situated at a break in a SE-facing slope. A spring which is now tapped into a disused stand pipe. The OS Letters (O'Flanagan 1928, 59) state that the well was formerly famous for its curative powers. No surviving local traditions. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 December 2008

Toberavoster is associated with Saint Ava or Abba, a 5th-century Irish saint known for her healing wells. The well was historically revered for its curative properties, particularly for ailments of the eyes and skin.

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