Llangynhafal

Llangynhafal is a village and community to the north of Ruthin, in Denbighshire, North Wales. The community includes the village of Gellifor. Llangynhafal is approximately 4 miles away from Ruthin and 6 miles away from Denbigh. The name Llangynhafal is thought to originate from the 7th century missionary Saint Cynhafal, who was the son of Saint Elgin ap Cadfarch, rather than from the popular but inaccurate "hundred apples" legend.

== St Cynhafal's Church == Llangynhafal Church - St Cynhafal's Church - was built in the 15th century, with earlier origins and significant later additions and restorations. The site itself is believed to have been a place of worship since the 7th century. located on the hillside behind Plas Dolben, Ffynnon Cynhafal is a historic holy well associated with Saint Cynhafal. The site has long been part of local religious and folk traditions. According to local accounts, the well's water was once used for baptisms and was also believed to possess healing properties, particularly for treating warts. Visitors would prick the affected area with a pin and then drop it in the water, and give a short prayer.