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Tobermacduagh

Holy well

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On level ground, c. 270m S of a children’s burial ground (GA115-037----). Named 'Tobermacduagh' on the 1838 and 1920 editions of the OS 6-inch maps. On inspection this natural spring well had recently been enlarged to make a watering hole for cattle and horses. No votive offerings or other structural features were visible.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record GA115-040

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