What is recorded here
The National Monuments Record of Wales records Tydfil's Well, (Site);Ffynnon Dydfil 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.
Tydfil's Well, or Ffynnon Dydfil, is associated with Saint Tydfil, a 6th-century Welsh saint and daughter of King Maelgwn Gwynedd. The well was traditionally visited for its healing properties, particularly for skin ailments and female-related illnesses, and is linked to local folklore involving her martyrdom and miraculous interventions.
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