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St Justinian's Well

Holy Well
St Justinian's Well
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The National Monuments Record of Wales records St Justinian's Well as Holy Well from the Post Medieval; 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 Justinian's Well is associated with St Justinian, a lesser-known early Christian figure venerated in some Welsh traditions, and was historically visited for its supposed healing properties, particularly for skin ailments. The well's medieval origins suggest a long-standing local devotion, though specific folklore or detailed accounts of rituals connected to the site are scarce.

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