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Well above Ffynon Corn

A Grade II Listed Building in Aberdaron, Gwynedd

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Coordinates

Latitude: 52.7646 / 52°45'52"N

Longitude: -4.7856 / 4°47'8"W

OS Eastings: 212153

OS Northings: 322197

OS Grid: SH121221

Mapcode National: GBR GPKD.8NV

Mapcode Global: WH33S.GRCY

Plus Code: 9C4QQ677+VQ

Entry Name: Well above Ffynon Corn

Listing Date: 19 October 1971

Last Amended: 26 June 1998

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 4233

Building Class: Water Supply and Drainage

ID on this website: 300004233

Location: Situated on hillside behind and to NE of Ty Capel.

County: Gwynedd

Community: Aberdaron

Community: Aberdaron

Locality: Yr Enlli / Bardsey Island

Traditional County: Caernarfonshire

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Aberdaron

History

Well of unknown history and significance, possibly medieval in origin, said to be the primary water source for the island.

Exterior

Well cut into rock-face, stone basin including slabs of yellow gritstone, step and shelf. Large slab, with rounded inlet, now covered by riser water. Probably formerly with superstructure.

Reasons for Listing

Included as probably medieval well.

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