St Mary's Well, Maenclochog

The National Monuments Record of Wales records St Mary's Well, Maenclochog 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.

St Mary's Well, Maenclochog, is associated with the veneration of the Virgin Mary and was traditionally visited for healing purposes, particularly for ailments of the eyes and general physical weakness. The well's medieval origins suggest a long-standing Christian tradition, possibly incorporating earlier pagan or pre-Christian water cult practices common in Wales.