Tobermaclugg, holy well in County Dublin

What is recorded here

Tobermaclugg or Tobar na gClog is a natural spring situated in a hollow by a tree. Accessible from steps (Ó Danachair 1958, 83). It is dedicated to St. John (Daly 1957, 18). No longer venerated. See attached photos (01/02) taken by Caoimhín Ó Danachair, courtesy of and © National Folklore Collection, UCD. The Photographic Collection, F024.06.00293 accessible online at https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbeg/46719 and F024.06.00292 accessible online at https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbeg/46718.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record DU017-027

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What survives: Recorded monument

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Photo credits

National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
Leimanbhradain, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Gdonlon, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
jwd, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Edge977, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
EecherplazGinkgo06.jpg : Cayambe derivative work: Ginkgotree ( talk ), Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
The British Library, Wikimedia Commons · No restrictions

Earthwork in TobermacluggEarthwork · 530 yd