What is recorded here

Marked on the 1839 and 1925 eds of the OS 6-inch map and described in gothic lettering as Tobernafinoge – Tobar fuinseoige?, the well of the ash tree - on both. It is situated in the shallow valley of a small NW-SE stream c. 5m from its SW bank. It is not evident in reclaimed pasture, and there is no record of veneration. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 15 October, 2012

Linked to Saint Scanlan, Tobernafinoge is traditionally associated with cures for skin ailments and general healing. The name, meaning "well of the ash tree," reflects the sacred groves often found at early Christian sites, where ash trees were considered protective and spiritually significant.

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