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Carncwn Well, Newport

Holy Well

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The National Monuments Record of Wales records Carncwn Well, Newport as Holy Well from the Medieval period. The saved point comes from the official national record. Inclusion does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Carncwn Well is associated with Saint Carncwn, a lesser-known early Welsh saint, and was traditionally visited for its supposed healing properties, particularly for skin ailments. The well's name and location suggest a long-standing local Christian tradition, though detailed historical records of its rituals or folklore are sparse.

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