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Toberpatrick

Holy well
Toberpatrick
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What is recorded here

Situated on a S-facing slope S of Templemichael church (TN040-017001). A crude, oval-shaped, stone-lined well (dims. 0.4m x 0.65m and 0.6m deep) with a flat stone lintel roof and a retaining wall along the E side. There may have been a corresponding retaining wall along the W side but this has been removed to give cattle access to the well. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Tipperary. Vol. 1 - North Tipperary' compiled by Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 September 2008
Toberpatrick, Rosmult is associated with Saint Patrick and traditionally linked to healing and protection. The well's name, derived from "Tobar Pádraig," reflects early Christian pilgrimage practices, and such wells were often believed to have curative properties, especially for eye ailments and general wellness.

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

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No visible remains or recorded as destroyed

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