What is recorded here

Tobernaskeagh is a holy well in County Mayo, Ireland, hidden beside the old ecclesiastical enclosure Killeenaskeagh. An oval dry stone wall holds back the earth above a narrow shaft, forcing a person to climb two steps into darkness before touching water. The well still gives life in a small place where prayer and memory meet.

In good pasture, NE of ecclesiastical enclosure 'Killeenaskeagh' (MA118-047001-). Oval-shaped, dry stone wall (3.5m N-S; 5.2m E-W) encloses a well (D 0.4m), 1.1m below ground level. Two steps at the entrance (Wth 1.7m) on the NW lead to water. The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 651. Date of upload: 21 November 2013

Linked to Saint Naskeagh, the well is associated with healing traditions, particularly for skin ailments and general wellness. The site's enclosure and steps suggest a long-standing devotional practice, possibly dating back to early Christian times in Ireland.

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