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Ffynnon Fair

A Grade II Listed Building in Llansteffan, Carmarthenshire

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Coordinates

Latitude: 51.7709 / 51°46'15"N

Longitude: -4.3935 / 4°23'36"W

OS Eastings: 234953

OS Northings: 210734

OS Grid: SN349107

Mapcode National: GBR DB.ZQVL

Mapcode Global: VH3LT.SRQ9

Plus Code: 9C3QQJC4+9J

Entry Name: Ffynnon Fair

Listing Date: 5 November 2002

Last Amended: 5 November 2002

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 27071

Building Class: Water Supply and Drainage

ID on this website: 300027071

Location: In front of Well House, set into the wall by the roadside.

County: Carmarthenshire

Town: Carmarthen

Community: Llansteffan

Community: Llansteffan

Built-Up Area: Llansteffan

Traditional County: Carmarthenshire

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History

Stone well-house possibly medieval in origin, framing well dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Not apparently listed in Francis Jones The Holy Wells of Wales.

Exterior

Rubble stone well-chamber with large stone block over chamber. Squared stone front with triangular-headed small opening at road-side providing access. Stone pool within.

Reasons for Listing

Included as a well with religious associations suggesting medieval origins.

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