Scheduled MonumentsWalesSt George's Well, Abergele
Early Medieval · Holy Well

St George's Well, Abergele

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE186
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Holy Well
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St George's Well, Abergele is a holy well situated in Denbighshire, Wales, with medieval associations and religious significance. The site represents the long tradition of sacred water sources in Welsh medieval Christianity, where such wells were often visited for their reputed healing properties and spiritual importance. Located within the parish of Abergele, the well reflects the broader pattern of Early Medieval religious practice in Wales, where natural water sources became focal points of devotional activity and ritual observance. The monument is recorded under the Cadw scheduling system as SAM DE186, indicating its recognition as a site of archaeological and historical importance.

St George's Well, Abergele is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE186. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St George's Well, Abergele?

St George's Well, Abergele is a holy well situated in Denbighshire, Wales, with medieval associations and religious significance. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE186.

What period does St George's Well, Abergele date from?

St George's Well, Abergele dates from the early 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 St George's Well, Abergele?

St George's Well, Abergele 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 DE186.

What other scheduled monuments are near St George's Well, Abergele?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bont Newydd Cave (6.1 km), Cefn Cave (6.7 km), Moel Fodiar Tumuli (7.7 km).

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