What is recorded here
The National Monuments Record of Wales records Ffynnon Angoeron; Draen Eos, Holy Well as Holy Well from the Medieval; Post Medieval period. The saved point comes from the official national record. Inclusion does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Linked to Saint Angoeron, this holy well is associated with healing traditions and was historically visited for its supposed curative properties, particularly for ailments of the eyes and skin. The name "Draen Eos" may refer to a local legend or tradition involving a "sick horse," reflecting the well’s role in both human and animal folklore.
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