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Kentigern plaque

Commemorative plaque

Why this matters

St Kentigern, also known as Saint Mungo, was a 6th-century Celtic bishop credited with founding the city of Glasgow; he is remembered for his role in establishing Christianity in Strathclyde and for miracles associated with his ministry.

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Overview

Kentigern plaque is recorded as Commemorative plaque in Scotland Glasgow City. This commemorative plaque records: Ancient Well of Little St Mungo. Near this spot Christian Converts met St Kentigern (St Mungo) on his return from Wales.

Why it was made

The saved account records: This commemorative plaque records: Ancient Well of Little St Mungo.

People and events

The saved account records: Near this spot Christian Converts met St Kentigern (St Mungo) on his return from Wales.

How it worked

The saved account records: Near this spot also his meeting with St Columbus is said, by some historians, to have taken place.

What remains

The official record fixes the place and calls it Commemorative plaque. It does not provide a full list of finds or a current condition report, so visible and buried remains are not guessed.

Why it mattered

Kentigern plaque matters as a recorded commemorative plaque tied to an exact landscape. The account keeps what is known useful while leaving names, dates and claims unsupported by the source visibly open.

History checked 15 August 2026 against the named sources below.

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