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.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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