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Medieval · Holy Well

Higgons Well

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE430
Period
Medieval
Site type
Holy Well
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Higgons Well is a medieval holy well situated in Pembrokeshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference PE430. The site represents the tradition of ritual and devotional water use that characterised Welsh religious practice during the medieval period, when such wells were believed to possess healing properties and were associated with saints or local veneration. The well's physical fabric reflects typical medieval construction methods for such features, though specific architectural details remain documented within the Cadw record. Its continued presence in the landscape testifies to the enduring significance of these hydrological sites within Welsh Christian tradition and local community practice.

Higgons Well is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE430. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Higgons Well?

Higgons Well is a medieval holy well situated in Pembrokeshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference PE430. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE430.

What period does Higgons Well date from?

Higgons Well 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 Higgons Well?

Higgons 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 PE430.

What other scheduled monuments are near Higgons Well?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round Barrow 300m NW of Tallyho (5.1 km), Burnt Mound 170m S of Jubilee Cottages (6.2 km), Rosemarket Dovecot (6.9 km).

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