The Village Wells of Penllyn, near Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

The Village Wells, Penllyn

Background

Penllyn (or Penlline)and Craig Penllyn are two parts of a village just outside Cowbridge in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales.
As part of the Millennium Celebration the Craig and Penllyn Residents Association elected to restore the wells located in a small copse between the 2 villages.
During the past 18 months, with the help of the Penarth and District Scout Association, The Cardiff Archeological Society and local residents

Penllyn Village Wells have been 'listed' by CADW
Trees which were encroaching on the 3 wells have been cleared
Footpaths and walls which were built at various times over the past six(?) centuries have been cleared
Broken pottery which was uncovered was dated by the Gwent Glamorgan Archeological Trust
Funding has been made available by the Princes Trust to restore the fabric of the Wells and surrounding paths and walls
John Smith MP agreed to be patron of the project
A mason who specialises in conservation has been appointed
The special mix of mortar has been approved by the local conservation officer
Limited conservation work has been completed to prevent further damage to the structures
Funding has been made available by the Heritage Lottery Fund for conservation of the stonework and footpaths.
Funding has been made available by CADW for further restoration work
The original paths have been protected under a new surface
The wellheads have been restored and the steps replaced
Fences and planting has been started
The Cadw plaque is being designed
There will be a preview and chat with those who undertook the project on 9 July 2000 between 11 am and 12:30 pm.

Val Caple