Why this matters
This holy well was known for its hot water, a feature that likely contributed to its perceived healing properties. While no saint is specifically associated with Toberteh, the name suggests a tradition linked to the curative qualities of thermal springs, common in many Celtic and early Christian sites.
What is recorded here
Marked on the 1841-42 and 1914 OS maps as 'Toberteh' (Tobar Te).
Situation and Description: No surface trace of this well survives today. According to OSNB, the well derived its name (Toberte - hot water) 'from its quality being so remarkably warm that neither frost or snow is ever seen in the circle about 10 yards in diameter'.
Rounds/Legends/Offerings: No tradition survives.
The above description is derived from C. Toal, ‘North Kerry Archaeological Survey’. Dingle. Brandon in association with FAS Training and Employment Authority (1995), no. 887. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload: 3 August 2013
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