Scheduled MonumentsWalesFfynnon Allgo
Medieval · Holy Well

Ffynnon Allgo

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN068
Period
Medieval
Site type
Holy Well
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ffynnon Allgo is a medieval holy well located in Anglesey, Wales, and is recorded on the Cadw schedule of ancient monuments as SAM AN068. The site represents the tradition of sacred springs in Wales that served religious and ritual purposes throughout the medieval period and beyond. Holy wells of this type were frequently associated with local saints and attracted pilgrims seeking healing or spiritual intercession, functioning as focal points for community devotion and folk practice. The well's physical remains and location within the landscape preserve evidence of Wales's enduring tradition of water-based religious veneration from the medieval era onwards.

Ffynnon Allgo is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN068. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ffynnon Allgo?

Ffynnon Allgo is a medieval holy well located in Anglesey, Wales, and is recorded on the Cadw schedule of ancient monuments as SAM AN068. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN068.

What period does Ffynnon Allgo date from?

Ffynnon Allgo dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a holy well. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ffynnon Allgo?

Ffynnon Allgo is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is AN068.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ffynnon Allgo?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Parciau Dovecote (0.9 km), Pant-y-Saer Burial Chamber (2.6 km), Pant-y-Saer Hut Circles (2.7 km).

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