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Tobernachristhamaun

Holy well
Tobernachristhamaun
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Situated on level to gently sloping ground beside the road. An unmarked spring which according to the OS Name Books was traditionally 'good for various cures'. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 December 2008
Tobernachristhamaun is associated with Saint Ciarán of Saigir, a 6th-century Irish saint known for his healing miracles. The name "Tobernachristhamaun" may derive from "well of the holy Christ of the island," reflecting its historical use for curing ailments and its role in local Christian pilgrimage traditions.

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