Scheduled MonumentsWalesFfynnon Cybi (St. Cybi's Well)
Medieval · Holy Well

Ffynnon Cybi (St. Cybi's Well)

Wales
Cadw SAM MM332
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 Cybi is a medieval holy well located in Wales, traditionally associated with Saint Cybi, a sixth-century Celtic saint venerated across Wales and Cornwall. The site represents an important example of the continuation of sacred spring veneration within Christian practice, whereby pre-Christian water sources were Christianised and incorporated into the devotional landscape of medieval Wales. The well itself reflects typical medieval Welsh sacred site characteristics, serving functions both ritual and potentially therapeutic, drawing pilgrims seeking the saint's intercession and the curative properties attributed to the water. Though its physical fabric has undergone changes across the centuries, the site remains archaeologically significant as evidence of medieval religious practice and the persistence of holy well traditions in Welsh Christianity.

Ffynnon Cybi (St. Cybi's Well) is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM332. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ffynnon Cybi (St. Cybi's Well)?

Ffynnon Cybi is a medieval holy well located in Wales, traditionally associated with Saint Cybi, a sixth-century Celtic saint venerated across Wales and Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM332.

What period does Ffynnon Cybi (St. Cybi's Well) date from?

Ffynnon Cybi (St. Cybi's 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Ffynnon Cybi (St. Cybi's Well)?

Ffynnon Cybi (St. Cybi's 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 MM332.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ffynnon Cybi (St. Cybi's Well)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated Site 200m South West of Court Farm (7.4 km), Round Barrow 57m South of Stock Wood (7.5 km), Pencoed Castle (7.9 km).

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