Toberbreedia

Natural spring well located immediately S of the SE corner of the walled garden belonging to Dunboden Park. Church (WM033-008----) and graveyard (WM033-008001-) located 250m to the S. The monument consists of a stone lined, covered natural spring well that has been abandoned and is now overgrown. The partial remains of an iron surround can be seen along with the remains of a water pump which no longer works. No evidence of any votive offerings at the well. Designated as 'Toberbreedia' on all editions of the OS 6-inch maps. There is a discrepancy between the location of the holy well that is depicted on the first edition OS 6-inch map and on the revised OS 6-inch maps and the OS 25-inch map. the latter editions appear to have marked the holy well at the wrong location. Compiled by: Caimin O’Brien Date of upload: 29 March 2013

Toberbreedia, Kilbride is associated with Saint Bride (or Brigid), a widely venerated early Irish saint linked to healing and fertility. Holy wells dedicated to Saint Bride often feature rituals involving water for physical and spiritual healing, reflecting her patronage over wells and childbirth.