What is recorded here

Beside field fence in boggy ground. Spring surrounded by rowan trees. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

Toberaward is traditionally associated with Saint Award, a lesser-known early Irish saint, and is linked to local customs involving healing and protection. The well's location among rowan trees reflects a common feature in Irish holy well folklore, where such trees were believed to offer protective qualities.

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