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This holy well sprung up in the 7th century when Gwenffrewi (‘Winefride’) was restored to life by her uncle, Saint Beuno (545-640 AD) after a brutal attack by spurned suitor Caradoc that left her decapitated. Saint Beuno turned Caradoc into a pool of water which sank into the earth and Gwenfrewi looked after the holy well before later becoming an abbess. Pilgrims have sought the curative waters here since the 12th century, including Henry V in 1416 to give thanks for Agincourt, James II and Queen Victoria. Holywell is featured in the late 14th century epic poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, one of the best known Arthurian narratives. Modern pilgrims can still bathe in the large exterior well pool, see the shrine, and visit Saint Winifride’s Chapel which is run by Cadw.
St Winefride's Well
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- Region : North East Wales
- Grid Ref : SJ 18506 76285
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This holy well sprung up in the 7th century when Gwenffrewi (‘Winefride’) was restored to life by her uncle, Saint Beuno (545-640 AD) after a brutal attack by spurned suitor Caradoc that left her decapitated. Saint Beuno turned Caradoc into a pool of water which sank into the earth and Gwenfrewi looked after the holy well before later becoming an abbess. Pilgrims have sought the curative waters here since the 12th century, including Henry V in 1416 to give thanks for Agincourt, James II and Queen Victoria. Holywell is featured in the late 14th century epic poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, one of the best known Arthurian narratives. Modern pilgrims can still bathe in the large exterior well pool, see the shrine, and visit Saint Winifride’s Chapel which is run by Cadw.
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