Here in Holywell, one discovers the origins of a saint who is popular not only in Wales: Saint Winifred (actually "Gwenfrewi," other name variations include Winefrieda, Wenefrida, Winfrida, Wenefreda, Guenfrida, Guenvreda, Guenwera). Her name translates as "the friend of peace" or "the white friend of peace." The search for her life and death (as a martyr) takes us back in time to the first half of the seventh century. Saint Winifred's feast day in the calendar of saints is November 3rd. The pilgrimage tradition to Holywell is considered the oldest in Great Britain, but her remains are no longer here; they were transferred to Shrewsbury in the 12th century.

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Location: Holywell, Flintshire, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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