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Holywell, Wales.
2009.04.12
St Winefride's Well is a holy well located in Holywell, in Flintshire in North Wales. It is the oldest continuously operating pilgrimage site in Great Britain.
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The holy well is known as "the Lourdes of Wales" and is mentioned in an old rhyme as one of the Seven Wonders of Wales. It has been a pilgrimage site since the 7th century.
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Some of the structures at the well date from the reign of King Henry VII, or earlier.
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