Ffynnon Aelrhiw, Aberdaron, Gwynedd

Coordinates

Latitude: 52.8248 / 52°49'29"N

Longitude: -4.6227 / 4°37'21"W

OS Eastings: 223388

OS Northings: 328475

OS Grid: SH233284

Mapcode National: GBR 51.V5JZ

Mapcode Global: WH33N.Y8X8

Plus Code: 9C4QR9FG+WW

Entry Name: Ffynnon Aelrhiw

Listing Date: 19 October 1971

Last Amended: 26 June 1998

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 4241

Building Class: Water Supply and Drainage

ID on this website: 300004241

County: Gwynedd

Town: Pwllheli

Community: Aberdaron

Locality: Rhiw

Traditional County: Caernarfonshire

Tagged with: Architectural structure Holy well

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History

Holy well connected with St Aelrhiw. It was said to cure scrofulous diseases and particularly 'Man Aeliw', Aeliw's spot, a skin disease.

Exterior

Holy well, basin and surround of uncertain date, small square pool with low steps on N side, higher steps on E with outlet for water beneath. Rubble and earth bank to small enclosure with entry on N.

Reasons for Listing

Included as a holy well with long history.

External Links

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Other nearby listed buildings

II Church of St Aelrhiw
In a loop of the lane running NE from Rhiw village on the slopes of Mynydd Rhiw, 1km approx. E of the village.
II* Ty'n-y-graig
On the NE side of a lane running past Plas-yn-Rhiw to the Church of St Aelrhiw, some 1km E of Rhiw village.
II The Old Rectory
Situated immediately above and to NW of Rhiw churchyard.
II Outbuilding NE of Old Rectory
Situated parallel to NE side of the Old Rectory.
II Outbuilding further NE of Old Rectory
Situated NE of Old Rectory, on roadside by drive entry.
II Stable at Plas yn Rhiw
Situated just N of Plas-yn-Rhiw, built into bank.
II Yr Hen Gapel at Plas yn Rhiw
Situated on W side of lane from Plas-yn-Rhiw to Rhiw church, just N of the cartshed and entrance to the Plas.
II Cartshed at Plas yn Rhiw
Situated on W side of lane from Plas-yn-Rhiw to Rhiw church, just N of Plas-yn-Rhiw.

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Ffynnon Aelrhiw

A Grade II Listed Building in Aberdaron, Gwynedd