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Chibbyr Lansh

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Also known as: Chibbyr Lansh

St Maughold's Well, on the northeast coast. The most famous of the holy wells, it drew pilgrims from across the island and was still visited at Moore's time in 1891. The name connects the well to St Maughold, the converted pirate who became one of the patron saints of the Island. The practice at the well was consistent with all the holy wells: walk three times sunwise, drop a pin or pebble, make your prayer, drink, tie a rag to the tree.

Place Name Sacred Site

Sources

  • Moore, Folk-lore (1891), Ch. VI
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