Tobar Fuar
Holy Well(S) (Post Medieval)(Possible), Spring
Site Name Tobar Fuar
Classification Holy Well(S) (Post Medieval)(Possible), Spring
Alternative Name(s) Burn Of Loinherry; Carn Meadhonach
Canmore ID 143537
Site Number NJ21SW 19
NGR NJ 2467 1079
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/143537
- Council Aberdeenshire
- Parish Strathdon
- Former Region Grampian
- Former District Gordon
- Former County Aberdeenshire
Local tradition states that the three springs at Tobar Fhuar had healing properties. The first was said to cure blindness, the second deafness and the third, lameness.
Text prepared by RCAHMS as part of the Accessing Scotland's Past project
NJ21SW 19 2470 1078
Tobar Fuar [NAT]
OS 1:10,000 map, 1971.
A group of three springs, one of which was reputed to cure blindness, the second deafness, and the third lameness.
R and F Morris 1982; NMRS, MS/712/42.
