What is recorded here

Marked on all OS eds. Situated on the NE slope of a steep hill. The well has been infilled and there are no visible remains at ground level. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cavan' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1995). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 December 2008

Linked to Saint Murmod, an early Irish saint associated with several holy sites in the north of Ireland, the well at Toberfin may have been visited for healing or purification rituals, as was common with many early Christian holy wells. Little specific folklore survives for this site, but its location on a prominent hill suggests it may have had both spiritual and communal significance.

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.