St Seirol's Well, Penmon, Anglesey
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Aldenbob
N 53° 18.206 W 004° 03.166
30U E 429845 N 5906542
St Seirol's Well close to the monastery of Penmon, Anglesey.
Waymark Code: WM51FG
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/26/2008
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Penmon is a community on the south-east tip of Anglesey, North Wales, about three miles east of the town of Beaumaris. It is the site of an historic monastery and associated 12th century church. As was often the case with Celtic churches from this period, the church was associated with a well.
The monks of Penmon built the well and it was believed to have healing powers by some people visiting it. It is probably one of the oldest buildings in Penmon with the walls near the well being part of Seiriol's church in the 6th century; if true it would make it the oldest remaining Christian building in Wales.
In modern times, water from the well has been used as a symbol of Anglesey by the island's representatives at the launch ceremony of the 10th International Island Games (held in Guernsey in June 2003and the 11th Island Games (held in the Shetland Islands in July 2005).
Nearby car parking: N 53° 18.206 W 004° 03.224
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Visit Instructions:
A photograph of the well would be appreciated to record your visit, but this is not absolutely mandatory, as long as you can describe your visit.
Do you know any more about the history of this well?. If so please let us know.