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Ffynnon Angoeron Holy Well is a medieval holy well located in Wales and protected by Cadw as a scheduled ancient monument under reference MM358. The well sits upon Lower Devonian bedrock, formed during the Early Devonian period and composed of interbedded sandstone and conglomerate. This ancient geology has shaped the character of the spring itself, filtering water through these durable rock formations over millions of years.
Welsh holy wells served both spiritual and practical functions during the medieval period, drawing pilgrims seeking healing and divine intercession. Many such sites occupied locations of pre-existing natural springs, their waters attributed with curative properties. The geology underlying Ffynnon Angoeron would have made the spring a reliable and accessible water source, an essential factor in its sacred significance and enduring use.
Today the well remains under official protection, preserving its medieval heritage within the Welsh landscape. The site embodies the intersection of natural hydrology and folk belief, demonstrating how water sources of geological significance became focal points of religious devotion. Its designation reflects the archaeological and cultural importance of such monuments to understanding medieval Welsh spiritual practices and daily life.
Ffynnon Angoeron Holy Well is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM358. View the official record →
Ffynnon Angoeron Holy Well is a medieval holy well located in Wales and protected by Cadw as a scheduled ancient monument under reference MM358.
Ffynnon Angoeron Holy Well dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a holy well. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Ffynnon Angoeron Holy Well 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 MM358.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Abersychan Railway (2.4 km), Capel Newydd, Blaenavon (site of) (3.7 km), British Colliery Pumping Engine House (4.2 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 13 strands of Ffynnon Angoeron Holy Well's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Ffynnon Angoeron Holy Well stands on Lower Devonian Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Early Devonian. The rock here is sandstone and conglomerate, interbedded.