What is recorded here

In poorly drained grassland, 140m NE of a church (GA086-150001-). This well consists of a D-shaped hollow (N-S 0.95m, E-W 0.58m) delimited by a low drystone wall opening to SW and topped by a modern iron railing. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. II - North Galway'. Compiled by Olive Alcock, Kathy de hÓra and Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). Date of upload: 05 August 2010

Linked to Saint Láan of Killaan, Toberlaan is traditionally associated with cures for skin ailments and was historically visited on the first Sunday of August. The site reflects a broader Irish tradition of holy wells dedicated to early Christian saints, often featuring seasonal rituals and offerings.

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