ABSTRACT
The two concepts of sacred place and pilgrimage are explored in relation to the shrine of St Melangell at Pennant Melangell in Mid Wales. An empirical study was mounted during the first three months of 2004 when visitors to the shrine were presented with a questionnaire to ascertain their reactions to sacred place and pilgrimage stimulated by their visit. Analyses of resulting data show that many visitors today are aware of sacred place and can be described as being on pilgrimage. Data also show possibilities for energizing small local rural churches which at the present time might be in danger of redundancy.
