Toberbaun

Marked on the 1839 and 1925 eds of the OS 6-inch map where it is described in italic lettering as Toberbaun – the White Well, which is probably a mis-representation of Tober Abban. It is known locally as St. Abban’s Well or the bubbling well, and it is situated in a low-lying area with a N-S stream c. 50m to the W and a NE-SW stream c. 80m to the SE. It is a natural spring (diam. c. 1m; D c. 0.4m) with a drystone wall surround, but a wall of concrete blocks dressed with quartz pebbles is built over the drystone walling. The well is open to the E where a small stream runs off to the S. There are two seats nearby and coins in the well, with a tree growing over it. There is no record of a pattern, although an annual Mass is celebrated at the well around the end of August. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 27 August, 2012

Toberbaun, Adamstown is associated with St. Abban, an early Irish Christian saint, and is traditionally believed to have healing properties, particularly for skin ailments and general well-being. The name "Tober Abban" reflects the well's long-standing connection to the saint, though its precise historical or ecclesiastical role remains undocumented.