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Toberwingan

Holy well

What is recorded here

Toberwingan, a dry oval well (dims 2m x 1.5m; D 0.6m) enclosed by a drystone wall, is c. 50m SW of the church (RO026-016001-). Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010
Linked to Saint Wingan, the well was traditionally visited for cures related to skin ailments and general health. It is associated with early Christian pilgrimage practices, though specific folklore or historical records about the saint are scarce.

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