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Springs and Holy WellsSite Name: St Dyfnog's Well Alternative Name: Ffynnon DdyfnogCountry: Wales
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County: Denbighshire Type: Holy Well or Sacred Spring
Nearest Village: Llanrhaedr
Map Ref: SJ0798263347 Landranger Map Number: 116
Latitude: 53.159270N Longitude: 3.377666W
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4 | Almost Perfect |
3 | Reasonable but with some damage |
2 | Ruined but still recognisable as an ancient site |
1 | Pretty much destroyed, possibly visible as crop marks |
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5 | Can be driven to, probably with disabled access |
4 | Short walk on a footpath |
3 | Requiring a bit more of a walk |
2 | A long walk |
1 | In the middle of nowhere, a nightmare to find |
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Fallow visited on 22nd Jul 2019 - their rating: Cond: 4 Amb: 4 Access: 4 A lovely spot hidden in the woods. Access is either from the churchyard, along a reasonably level path, or from the road via an entrance hole in the wall. This second path is shorter but rather more difficult. If you have mobility issues I would suggest choosing to head in from the churchyard, and follow the stream uphill.
The well takes the form of a shallow rectangular tray, about 6 feet by 15 feet. There are at least two visible inlets, one of which is from a stream that flows through limestone, as evidenced by the shallow depressions that the water flows through. A small waterfall allows water into the tray, before exiting at the base under a small bridge. The water appears to be about 8 inches deep. The tray and bridge are in reasonably good repair, but could do with some mild TLC.
There is access to most sides of the tray, which is nestled at the foot of a steep slope. It's in some woodland that is quite open so there is plenty of sunlight on a sunny day. No interpretation board is present, which is a shame.
By the late middle ages, the spring was among the most renowned Welsh holy wells, attracting numerous pilgrims who believed the water helped treat arthritis, skin complaints and even deafness.
Note: 6th Century St Dyfnog's Well to be restored as part of £300,000 'religious tourist attraction', environmental centre and education facility.
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