What is recorded here

Located at base of field fence; consists of wet area covered by large stone. No longer in holy use. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). 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/

Tobernagow is associated with Saint Gobnait, a 6th-century Irish saint known for her patronage of beekeeping and healing. The site's name, derived from "Tobar na Gobhnaíte," reflects its historical connection to her cult, though the well is no longer used for religious purposes.

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