Llanllawer Holy Well
Llanllawer Holy Well

A spring enclosed in a Well formed of undressed stone .
A medieval well used for healing diseases of the eyes , with total immersion in the waters .
It was also used as a wishing well , with straight or bent pins thrown in depending on
whether the wish was good or evil.
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The nearby church is in a derelict state. The Stone gate posts to the churchyard have
incised crosses on 2 of the stones .

Ref: 11212

Date: 31/01/2013

Location: SM 987 360

Llanllawer Holy Well

A spring enclosed in a Well formed of undressed stone .
A medieval well used for healing diseases of the eyes , with total immersion in the waters .
It was also used as a wishing well , with straight or bent pins thrown in depending on
whether the wish was good or evil.
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The nearby church is in a derelict state. The Stone gate posts to the churchyard have
incised crosses on 2 of the stones .

Ref: 11212

Date: 31/01/2013

Location: SM 987 360