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St Beuno's Well is a medieval holy well located in Conwy, Wales, and is recorded as a site of religious and ritual significance associated with the veneration of Saint Beuno. The well represents the type of sacred water source that became focal points for pilgrimage and healing practices throughout medieval Wales, reflecting the continuation of pre-Christian water veneration within a Christianised framework. The physical structure comprises a stone-built chamber or enclosure typical of Welsh holy wells of the medieval period, though the exact dating of construction remains uncertain within the broader medieval timeframe. The site's enduring local significance reflects both its dedication to a saint of early medieval Welsh tradition and the persistent belief in the curative properties of such wells, which sustained pilgrimage practices well into the early modern period.
St Beuno's Well is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN091. View the official record →
St Beuno's Well is a medieval holy well located in Conwy, Wales, and is recorded as a site of religious and ritual significance associated with the veneration of Saint Beuno. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN091.
St Beuno'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 Britain.
St Beuno'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 CN091.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tyddyn Mawr, standing stone to SSW of (5.3 km), Part of Inscribed Stone Built into Wall of Churchyard (5.3 km), Tre'r Ceiri Camp (6.2 km).
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