Ffynion leinw Just past Y Dderwen-The Oak, and the old Sardis Chapel, (which is now the home of 24-7 Roller Shutters Ltd ) and only a few feet from the edge of the A541 you will find Ffynnon leinw in the woods. (leinw comes from the Welsh word llanw meaning tide as it is reported that the water in the well rose and ebbed with the tides of the Dee estuary). The well has been listed as one of the holy wells of Wales on a par with the more famous St Winifred's Well in Holywell The well in Hendre is mentioned by Thomas Pennant in his 'A Tour in Wales'-written between 1778-1783 and also by Giraldus Cambrensis or Gerald of Wales in his 'Journey through Wales' written in 1188 - an itinerary of his journeys as he accompanied Archbishop Baldwin to enlist support for the 3rd Crusade Alongside the well is a fish pond which is possibly mediaeval Today the site is in somewhat of a sorry state but as the pictures below show, it is well worth a visit |
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| Funding has now been approved for a study of the well and the adjacent fish pond. Consultants will look at the well and advise at aspects of land ownership and access. £6000 has been allocated for this project but 20% of this money needs to come from donations- The Sunday night quiz at the Royal Oak at Hendre has donated £100, Y Dderwen-The Oak will contribute £200 and the rest must come from elsewhere-if you can help in any way please contact John les Tomas on 01352 741466 |