Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghTobernasool. holy well
UNCERTAIN · HOLY WELL

Tobernasool. holy well

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 9224
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
HOLY WELL
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tobernasool is a holy well located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The site represents one of many sacred wells distributed across the Irish landscape that served devotional purposes, particularly within Catholic communities. Holy wells in this region typically date from medieval or earlier periods, though many continued in use and received veneration well into the modern era. The physical remains and associated traditions at Tobernasool reflect the broader pattern of folk religious practice and pilgrimage culture that characterised rural Irish communities.

Tobernasool. holy well is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 9224. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tobernasool. holy well?

Tobernasool is a holy well located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 9224.

What period does Tobernasool. holy well date from?

Tobernasool. 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 Tobernasool. holy well?

Tobernasool. 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 9224.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tobernasool. holy well?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath (4.4 km), Rath (4.9 km), Drumaran fort. rath (5.5 km).

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