Tobercroghoor

At the bottom of the E-facing slope of Rathcroghan ridge, and approached by a concrete path (Wth 1m) from a lay-by off a NW-SE roadway c. 40m to the N. Rectangular well (dims 1.3m x 0.9m) with a concrete surround and canopy (H 1.6m). It is the origin of a stream which runs off to the SE, but there is no evidence of veneration. Rath (RO022-056057-) is c. 250m to the SW. Archaeological testing (07E0772) c. 50m to the NNE in Toberrory produced no archaeological material (Henry 2010b). Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010

Linked to St. Nano, the well is traditionally associated with cures for skin ailments and general healing. Local folklore suggests that the water was once used in rituals connected to the nearby Rathcroghan complex, an important ancient royal and ceremonial site.