What is recorded here

The National Monuments Record of Wales records St John's Well, St Athan 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.

St John's Well, St Athan is associated with St John the Baptist and was traditionally visited for its supposed healing properties, particularly for ailments related to the eyes and skin. Holy wells dedicated to St John were often linked to seasonal rituals, especially around the summer solstice.

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