Tobernabien

In pasture, c. 60m to S of burial ground (CO070-066----). Now out of use and in disrepair. Present position of stones indicates that well was originally rectangular (2.2m x 1.5m), lined on three sides with upright orthostats and covered with lintels. Locally known as useful for "bone cures". According to O'Donoghue (1986, 235), 'Tobar na bPian (well of the pains)'. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009 Images provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/

Linked to Saint Bien, the well was traditionally visited for cures related to skin ailments and general wellness. Local tradition holds that the saint was a hermit who lived in the area and that the water was especially efficacious when taken on holy days.