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Glasffrwd Holy Well is a post-medieval and modern water supply and drainage feature located in Ceredigion, Wales. The site represents the continuation of well-veneration practices into later periods, combining traditional sacred spring usage with functional water management infrastructure. As a scheduled monument under Cadw protection (reference CD183), it demonstrates the persistence of holy wells as significant landmarks in Welsh landscape and community life beyond their medieval origins. The well's physical form reflects both its religious heritage and practical adaptation to meet the water needs of its locality across successive periods of use.
Glasffrwd Holy Well is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD183. View the official record →
Glasffrwd Holy Well is a post-medieval and modern water supply and drainage feature located in Ceredigion, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD183.
Glasffrwd Holy Well dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a holy well. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Glasffrwd 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 CD183.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fagwyr Las Deserted Rural Settlement (4.3 km), Y Garn Round Cairn (4.3 km), Bryn Cosyn Cairn Cemetery (4.8 km).
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