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Tobernavean

Holy well
Tobernavean
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At the bottom of a SW-facing slope of a broad NW-SE ridge and regarded as a holy well (OS Name Books). A rectangular spring (dims 2m NW-SE; 2m NE-SW) surrounded by a drystone wall (Wth 0.6m; H 1.5) on all sides except the SE, from which a stream flows S and then NW. A hawthorn tree stands immediately to the E and there is a shelf against the inner face of the SW sidewall, but there is no evidence of veneration. Rath (RO016-064----) is c. 110m to the NNW and rath (RO016-065----) is c. 160m to the NE. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010
Tobernavean, Skeanavart is associated with Saint Kevin and is traditionally believed to have healing properties, particularly for eye ailments. The site's drystone walling and location suggest a long-standing devotional practice, though specific folklore remains undocumented.

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