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Post Medieval · Holy Well

The Virtuous Well

Wales
Cadw SAM MM171
Period
Post Medieval
Site type
Holy Well
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Virtuous Well is a Post Medieval Religious, Ritual and Funerary / Holy Well in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference MM171. The site is protected by law on account of its national importance to the archaeological and historical heritage of Wales, and is managed by Cadw.

The Virtuous Well is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM171. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Virtuous Well?

The Virtuous Well is a Post Medieval Religious, Ritual and Funerary / Holy Well in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference MM171. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM171.

What period does The Virtuous Well date from?

The Virtuous Well dates from the post medieval period, and is classified as a holy well. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting The Virtuous Well?

The Virtuous 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 MM171.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Virtuous Well?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chepstow Park Wood Cairn (7.7 km), The Cold Bath: Piercefield (8.6 km), St Arvan's Church Cross-slab (8.7 km).

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