St Gwenfaen's Well

St Gwenfaen's Well is a stone-built shrine on a hillside in Rhoscolyn, Wales, showing features of medieval Welsh construction. The structures around the water remain largely intact, giving a sense of how this place once worked for those who came seeking its waters.

The well began as a healing shrine during the early Christian period in Wales. It became an important place for pilgrims to travel to, drawing people who sought spiritual or physical relief.

The well's Welsh name reflects how language and faith are woven together in local traditions. People have long sought this place to connect with water believed to hold spiritual power in their community.

The site is reached by marked paths from Rhoscolyn village and sits on a slope, so sturdy footwear is useful. Parking near the village is limited, so arriving early or on quieter days makes the visit easier.

This well shrine earned protection as both a Grade II listed building and a scheduled monument because of its rare medieval Welsh stone work. The dual protection recognizes how much this place tells us about how religious life worked in medieval Wales.

Location: Rhoscolyn

Elevation above the sea: 35 m

Part of: list of Scheduled Monuments in Anglesey

GPS coordinates: 53.24700,-4.61000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:00