Toberelton

Marked on the 1841-42 and 1914 OS maps as 'Toberelton' (Tobar Eiltín - St Elton's Well). Situation and Description: Toberelton has now been completely covered over by the landowner. It used to be a marshy hollow in a field where the water would collect in a pool. Rounds,/Legends,/Offerings: The landowner (Mr Keane) recalls people travelling to the well for cures. The water is now piped for domestic use. The above description is derived from C. Toal, ‘North Kerry Archaeological Survey’. Dingle. Brandon in association with FAS Training and Employment Authority (1995), no. 881. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 3 August 2013

Toberelton, or Tobar Eiltín, is associated with St Elton, a lesser-known early Irish saint, and was traditionally visited for its supposed healing properties, particularly for ailments related to the eyes and general wellness. The well's disappearance under agricultural development reflects the broader pattern of many holy wells being lost or neglected in the 19th and 20th centuries.