Toberdouglas (Site of)

Marked Toberdouglas on the OS 6-inch maps, the well had dried up by 1886 (Kinahan 1885-86, 425). This holy well is located 140m N of Templedouglas church (DG052-019001-) and graveyard (DG052-019006-) and 500m W of a second holy well (DG052-018----). This area has now been extensively quarried and no trace remains. The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated. Compiled by Caimin O'Brien Date of upload/revision: 02 November 2011

Linked to Saint Douglas, the well was traditionally associated with cures for skin ailments and was visited for ritual washing. The site's name and proximity to Templedouglas church suggest a long-standing Christian and folkloric tradition in the area.