Toberboy, holy well in County Kerry

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What is recorded here

Marked on the 1840-41 and 1914 OS maps as 'Toberboy' (Tobar Buí - yellow well). Situation and Description: This well is a marshy hollow in the corner of a field. The landowner covered it some years ago, but the outline can still be traced. SW of this lies a rath (KE005-070----). Rounds/Legends/Offerings: No tradition survives. Dingle. Brandon in association with FAS Training and Employment Authority (1995), no. 889.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record KE005-071

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