Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghToberakill. holy well
UNCERTAIN · HOLY WELL

Toberakill. holy well

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 11336
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
HOLY WELL
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Toberakill is a holy well located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The site remains of uncertain status within the corpus of recorded holy wells, reflecting the challenges of archaeological verification for such monuments which often lack substantial structural remains or documented historical records. Holy wells in the Fermanagh region, like many across Ireland, were frequently associated with early Christian settlement and folk religious practice, though the specific dating and dedication of Toberakill are not firmly established in the scholarly record. The well represents the type of vernacular sacred site that characterises the archaeological landscape of Ulster, though detailed documentation of its physical form and historical significance remains limited.

Toberakill. holy well is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 11336. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Toberakill. holy well?

Toberakill is a holy well located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 11336.

What period does Toberakill. holy well date from?

Toberakill. holy well dates from the uncertain period, and is classified as a holy well. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Toberakill. holy well?

Toberakill. holy well is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Ni. The official designation reference is 11336.

What other scheduled monuments are near Toberakill. holy well?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Penitential station stones (associated with fer 0272 (0 km), Toberakill. mound, possibly church & penal site (0.1 km), Druid's temple, stone circle. cairn kerb (2.3 km).

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