Scheduled MonumentsWalesSt Ffraed's Well, Cynhawdre
Post Medieval/Modern · Holy Well

St Ffraed's Well, Cynhawdre

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD157
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Holy Well
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Ffraed's Well is a holy well located at Cynhawdre in Ceredigion, Wales, and represents a continuation of religious and ritual practice extending from medieval traditions into the post-medieval and modern periods. The well is dedicated to Saint Ffraed and has functioned as a site of pilgrimage and veneration, drawing upon the Welsh tradition of saints' wells as places of spiritual significance and healing. The physical structure and surrounding landscape reflect the long history of devotional use at the site, preserving evidence of continued religious observance across centuries. The well is officially designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference SAM CD157, recognising its cultural and historical importance to the heritage of Ceredigion.

St Ffraed's Well, Cynhawdre is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD157. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Ffraed's Well, Cynhawdre?

St Ffraed's Well is a holy well located at Cynhawdre in Ceredigion, Wales, and represents a continuation of religious and ritual practice extending from medieval traditions into the post-medieval and modern periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD157.

What period does St Ffraed's Well, Cynhawdre date from?

St Ffraed's Well, Cynhawdre 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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting St Ffraed's Well, Cynhawdre?

St Ffraed's Well, Cynhawdre 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 CD157.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Ffraed's Well, Cynhawdre?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Burnt Mound 230m NE of Ffos (1.5 km), Castell Flemish (4.3 km), Hafod Ithel Deserted Rural Settlement (5.6 km).

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