Scheduled MonumentsWalesWell, south of Rhos-y-Cribed
Medieval · Holy Well

Well, south of Rhos-y-Cribed

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE571
Period
Medieval
Site type
Holy Well
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Well, south of Rhos-y-Cribed is a medieval holy well located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The site represents a tradition of sacred water sources venerated in medieval Wales, where such wells often served ritual, spiritual, and occasionally curative functions within local communities. The well's designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its archaeological and cultural significance as evidence of medieval religious practice in the region. Its specific dating and structural details remain documented within the Cadw records under SAM PE571.

Well, south of Rhos-y-Cribed is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE571. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Well, south of Rhos-y-Cribed?

Well, south of Rhos-y-Cribed is a medieval holy well located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE571.

What period does Well, south of Rhos-y-Cribed date from?

Well, south of Rhos-y-Cribed 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 Well, south of Rhos-y-Cribed?

Well, south of Rhos-y-Cribed 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 PE571.

What other scheduled monuments are near Well, south of Rhos-y-Cribed?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clegyr-Boia Camp (0.9 km), Parc y Castell Mound and Bailey Castle (1.1 km), St Non's Chapel (1.1 km).

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