St Cybi's Well

Heritage Site in Gwynedd

Wales

St Cybi's Well

Mur Crusto Farmhouse, Llangybi
Mur Crusto Farmhouse, Llangybi Credit: Dr Duncan Pepper

St Cybi's Well is a significant heritage site located in the picturesque village of Llangybi in Gwynedd, Wales. This ancient holy well holds great historical, cultural, and religious significance and attracts visitors from far and wide.

The well is believed to date back to the 6th century and is named after Saint Cybi, a renowned Welsh saint who established a monastery in the area. According to local folklore, the well possesses healing properties and was a popular destination for pilgrims seeking its miraculous powers. The water from the well is said to cure various ailments, and many people still visit it today for its reputed healing abilities.

The site itself is serene and tranquil, nestled amidst lush greenery and surrounded by a small stone wall. It features a stone wellhead with an opening that allows access to the water. Adjacent to the well, there is also a small chapel dedicated to Saint Cybi, where visitors can offer prayers or reflect in peaceful solitude.

St Cybi's Well has been recognized as an important heritage site by the local community and is protected by conservation efforts. It offers a glimpse into the rich religious history of Wales and provides a space for spiritual contemplation and connection with the past.

Visitors to St Cybi's Well can experience a sense of tranquility and awe as they immerse themselves in the site's spiritual ambiance and beautiful surroundings. Whether seeking healing or simply wanting to explore the area's historical significance, a visit to St Cybi's Well is a memorable experience that allows one to connect with Wales' ancient past.

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St Cybi's Well Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.9457/-4.3421 or Grid Reference SH4241. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Mur Crusto Farmhouse, Llangybi
Mur Crusto Farmhouse, Llangybi
Former farm building now used as a store house Also has swallows nesting inside.
Former farm building now used as a store house
Also has swallows nesting inside.
Former forge at Llangybi, now a private dwelling
Former forge at Llangybi, now a private dwelling
BT Phonebox and adjacent bus shelter at Llangybi Two buses a day-if you are lucky, otherwise none.
BT Phonebox and adjacent bus shelter at Llangybi
Two buses a day-if you are lucky, otherwise none.
Slate topped graves in the churchyard of St Cybi's church in Llangybi
Slate topped graves in the churchyard of St Cybi's church in Llangybi
St Cybi's church Llangybi
St Cybi's church Llangybi
Vernacular housing in Llangybi
Vernacular housing in Llangybi
Sheep may safely pass-but not cattle A simple but effective low tech way of allowing sheep through a stone fence but not cattle.
Sheep may safely pass-but not cattle
A simple but effective low tech way of allowing sheep through a stone fence but not cattle.
The stream running through the valley at St Cybi's Well Looking upstream.
The stream running through the valley at St Cybi's Well
Looking upstream.
The stream that runs through the valley at St Cybi's Well Looking downstream.
The stream that runs through the valley at St Cybi's Well
Looking downstream.
The former patients' accommodation for the sick attending St Cybi's Well A considerably more recent addition to the early well enclosure.
The former patients' accommodation for the sick attending St Cybi's Well
A considerably more recent addition to the early well enclosure.
St Cybi's Well A pre-Christian 6th century enclosed well having alleged healing properties. The water tastes quite nice too.
St Cybi's Well
A pre-Christian 6th century enclosed well having alleged healing properties. The water tastes quite nice too.
The outflowing stream from St Cybi's Well Showing the raised stone causeway that leads over the marshy land to the toilet enclosure in the distance.
The outflowing stream from St Cybi's Well
Showing the raised stone causeway that leads over the marshy land to the toilet enclosure in the distance.
Porth Mynwent Eglwys S Cybi - Lychgate of church of St Cybi The lychgate and churchyard wall to <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/575627">SH4241 : Eglwys Sant Cybi Llangybi</a>
Porth Mynwent Eglwys S Cybi - Lychgate of church of St Cybi
The lychgate and churchyard wall to SH4241 : Eglwys Sant Cybi Llangybi
Castell An ancient cottage in the centre of the village.
Castell
An ancient cottage in the centre of the village.
Ty'n Lôn Isaf
Ty'n Lôn Isaf
Cyffordd - Road junction On the road to Pencaenewydd. The road to the right leads to Llangybi.
Cyffordd - Road junction
On the road to Pencaenewydd. The road to the right leads to Llangybi.
Ffordd i Sardis - Road to Sardis
Ffordd i Sardis - Road to Sardis
Show me another place!

St Cybi's Well is located at Grid Ref: SH4241 (Lat: 52.9457, Lng: -4.3421)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales

Also known as: Ffynnon Gybi

What 3 Words

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.9457,-4.3421
Llangybi
Is In: Gwynedd,UK
Place: village
Source: NPE
Wikidata: Q1866840
Lat/Long: 52.9444797/-4.3386378
St Cybi's Well
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.9453921/-4.341727
Barrier: kissing_gate
Bicycle: no
Foot: yes
Material: metal
Lat/Long: 52.9448934/-4.3409618
Barrier: kissing_gate
Bicycle: no
Foot: yes
Material: metal
Lat/Long: 52.945398/-4.3416979
Shelter
Shelter Type: public_transport
Lat/Long: 52.9434074/-4.3415819
Telephone
Defibrillator
Booth: KX100
Covered: booth
Defibrillator Location: inside telephone box, Llangybi
Emergency: defibrillator
Man Made: telephone_box
Lat/Long: 52.943428/-4.3416061
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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