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HOLYWELL ST WINEFRIDES FEAST DAY WALES

Saint Winefrides Shrine Holywell, Wales.   St Winefride Shrine her statue,the scar around her neck is visible. According to legend St Bueno restored her to life by placing her severed head back on her body after being decapitated  by Caradog,  <br />
St Winifred or Saint Winefride (in Welsh) was a 7th-century Welsh Christian  woman, around whom many historical legends have formed. A healing spring at the traditional site of her death is now a shrine and pilgrimage site called St Winefrides Well and is known as the Lourdes of Wales. Holywell, Flintshire, Wales, Uk. 1990s.
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Holywell, Flintshire, Wales. St Saint Winefride Winefrides Shrine,
Saint Winefrides Shrine Holywell, Wales. St Winefride Shrine her statue,the scar around her neck is visible. According to legend St Bueno restored her to life by placing her severed head back on her body after being decapitated by Caradog,
St Winifred or Saint Winefride (in Welsh) was a 7th-century Welsh Christian woman, around whom many historical legends have formed. A healing spring at the traditional site of her death is now a shrine and pilgrimage site called St Winefrides...
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Date: 15 Jun 2009
Location: Holywell, Flintshire, Wales
Credit: HOMER SYKES
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