
What is recorded here
By a shingle beach at the head of Port, a small bay on N side of Cleggan Head. Known locally as Tobar Na Seacht nlníon, it consists of a small natural spring enclosed by a roughly square drystone wall (L/Wth 2m) with an entrance at NW. There is an alcove in S wall containing modern offerings. Immediately to SSE is a ruinous circular structure (D c. 2m) marked on OS 6-inch map as 'Monument'; possibly a leacht or a small shelter for visitors.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. I - West Galway'. Compiled by Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993).
Date of upload: 05 August 2010
Tobernaseachtinnean is associated with the Seven Sisters, a common motif in Irish holy well folklore, often linked to miraculous cures and protective charms. The site's name and setting suggest a tradition of pilgrimage and healing, possibly connected to early Christian or pre-Christian beliefs.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
Cleggan Signal TowerRuins · 1024 yd
Cleggan Househouse · 1.0 mi
Cleggan fishing disaster 28th October 1927Memorial · 1.2 mi
ClegganVisitor information · 1.2 mi
RoeillaunIslet · 1.8 mi
Dog IslandIslet · 2.1 mi
The StrandBeach / strand · 2.9 mi
Freaghillaun SouthMountain / peak · 3.0 mi
Lyon HeadHeadland · 3.2 miOther information
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