Scheduled MonumentsWalesFfynnon Fair (Well), Cefn
Medieval · Holy Well

Ffynnon Fair (Well), Cefn

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE038
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 Fair Well, Cefn, is a medieval holy well located in Denbighshire, Wales, situated within an area of long-standing religious and ritual significance. The site represents the tradition of veneration associated with holy wells in medieval Wales, functioning as a place of pilgrimage and spiritual practice. The well's dedication to the Virgin Mary, indicated by its name "Ffynnon Fair" (Fair's Well), reflects the Marian devotion prevalent in medieval Welsh religious culture. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the site preserves evidence of medieval ritual and funerary practices connected to sacred water sources in the Welsh landscape.

Ffynnon Fair (Well), Cefn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE038. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ffynnon Fair (Well), Cefn?

Ffynnon Fair Well, Cefn, is a medieval holy well located in Denbighshire, Wales, situated within an area of long-standing religious and ritual significance. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE038.

What period does Ffynnon Fair (Well), Cefn date from?

Ffynnon Fair (Well), Cefn 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 Fair (Well), Cefn?

Ffynnon Fair (Well), Cefn 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 DE038.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ffynnon Fair (Well), Cefn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including New Foxhall Dovecot (3.6 km), Old Foxhall Round Barrow (3.7 km), Old Foxhall Earth Circle (3.7 km).

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