Wellhouse with Font in the grounds of Plas Newydd is a Grade II listed building in the Denbighshire local planning authority area, Wales. First listed on 22 December 1989. Well.

Wellhouse with Font in the grounds of Plas Newydd

WRENN ID
moated-pavement-hyssop
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Denbighshire
Country
Wales
Date first listed
22 December 1989
Type
Well
Source
Cadw listing

Also on this page: flood risk · radon risk · detailed attributes ↓

Description

The wellhouse with font in the grounds of Plas Newydd features a medieval octagonal font from the abbey, which serves as the bowl of the well, with a gargoyle delivering water into it. This is situated within a semicircular grotto-like recess behind a roll moulded pointed arch, which has a carved stop at the apex and a weathered finial above. The walls on either side are adorned with sloping parapets and inset inscribed stone tablets. The inscriptions read: "Drink Gentle Pilgrim from the well thus sacred in this hollow dell. Drink deep yet ere the yearning lip touches the draught it longs to sip. Pray for the souls of those who gave this font that holds the limped wave. This Holy font which lay o'er thrown mid Valle Crucis' shadows brown and which the hand of Holy men have blest but neer can bless again. Drink happy pilgrim daily and pray at morning dawn or twilight grey. Pray for the souls those who gave this font that holds the limped wave. E B 1782 S.P." Additionally, the corners feature inset pieces of medieval pier mouldings, along with remains of clustered and filleted shafts below the stone seats.

More on this building

Sign in or create a free account to unlock:

  • No EPC on record for this property
  • No sale records on file
  • No related consent applications matched
  • Detailed attributes — period, style, materials, features
  • Flood risk assessment
  • Radon risk assessment
Create free account

Matched applications, energy data and sale records are assembled automatically and may contain errors. Flag incorrect data.

Nearby listed buildings

  1. Former Coach House in the grounds of Plas Newydd Grade II 122 m
  2. Dovecote in the grounds of Plas Newydd Grade II 152 m
  3. Pont Felin Bache Grade II 177 m
  4. Chester High Cross Stem in the grounds of Plas Newydd Grade II 182 m
  5. Plas Newydd Grade II* 194 m
  6. Font in the grounds of Plas Newydd Grade II 196 m
  7. Dairy House at Plas Newydd Grade II 206 m
  8. Pen-y-Maes Grade II 248 m
  9. Cherrytree Cottage Grade II 282 m
  10. Large outbuilding to rear of Min-Nant Grade II 302 m