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Tobermorgan

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Tobermorgan
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In rough poorly drained level pasture, c. 50m W of a stream. A shallow spring enclosed by a rough circular stone wall (diam. 1m; H 0.8m; T 0.4m). A church and graveyard (SL034-081001- and SL034-081002-) lie c. 200m to S. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008
Linked to St. Morgan, Tobermorgan is traditionally associated with healing and protection, with customs including the collection of water for sick animals or people. The nearby church and graveyard suggest a long-standing Christian tradition at the site.

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