Cursing Well
In folklore generally wells are noted for their healing properties and good luck but an exception was the Cursing Well, at Llaneilian-yn-Rhos in Denbigh, Wales.
To bring misfortune upon an enemy one would write his or her name on a piece of paper and give it to the well’s custodian who, for a certain amount of money, wrapped the paper around a stone and threw it into the water.
It was believed the curse would be effective as long as the paper survived in the well.
But all was not lost as custodians were usually open to bribery in order to retrieve the names of those who believed a curse had been laid upon them.
In 1929 the well was finally covered over.
Posted on Tue 23rd Jun 2009 19:55:00