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Churches
and Religious Places
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Aberdaron
- St Hywyn
At Aberdaron, Llyn Peninsula, Gwynedd, on the B4413. A church was first
built here in the 5th century, but the present church with its Norman
doorway was restored in the 19th century.
Aberffraw
- Llangadwaladr
Church
In Aberffraw, Anglesey, on the A4080. 12th century church on burial
ground of rulers of Gwynedd. The Cadfan Stone (with inscription to King
Catamanus) is set into the wall of the church.
Bangor
- Bangor Cathedral
Bangor was founded in 525, only the second cathedral in Britain. Nothing
remains of that early structure. And the 12th century Norman church
here was destroyed by Edward I during his conquest of Wales. Bishop
Anian began rebuilding in 1291, but again little remains of his work,
for it was burned again during Owain Glendower's rebellion in 1404.
The nave and tower are early Tudor. Tombs of 13th century Welsh princes
reside in the south transept.
Bangor
- St Gallgo 
At Bangor, A4087 by Menai Strait, northern Caernarfonshire. Cruciform
shaped church with ancient bell, 15th century chancel and parts of transepts
and windows. Victorian wagon roof. The church is associated with the
story of a shipwreck (The Royal Charter). For details of the shipwreck,
visit http://www.royalcharterchurch.co.uk/wreck.html#wreck
Barmouth
- Llanaber
Church
2 miles north of Barmouth, Snowdonia. Early 13th century church with
flagstone floor and 16th century timber roof.
Beaumaris
- St Mary and St Nicholas
At Beaumaris, Anglesey on the A545. Original garrison church built in
14th century for the castle; 16th century choir stalls with fine misericords,
15th century table tomb and stone coffin of Princess Joan (illegitimate
daughter of King John and wife of Llywelyn the Great).
Betws-y-Coed
- St Mary
At Betws-y-Coed, Snowdonia, on the A470. Large church built in 1873
in the village.
Betws-y-Coed
- St Michael
At Betws-y-Coed, Snowdonia, on the A470. 14th-15th century church, mostly
original. It contains the effigy of a knight who served with the Black
Prince.
Cemaes
- Llanbadrig
At Cemaes, Anglesey, on the A5025. Dramatically sited parish church
that was, according to legend, founded by St Patrick in the 5th century.
Clynnog
Fawr - St Beuno
At Clynnog Fawr, Llyn Peninsula, Gwynedd, on the A499. Large Perpendicular
church with timber roof, 16th century choir stalls and screen, barrel
vaulted passageway, 16th century chapel.
Conwy
- St Mary's and All Saints Church
In Conwy, Snowdonia, on the A55. Sited in a large graveyard, this 1186
church was once a Cistercian abbey church and a mausoleum for Welsh
princes. Most of the present church is 13th century, restored in the
19th century. It contains a 15th century carved screen and Tudor font.
Holyhead
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St Cybi
At Holyhead, Anglesey, on the A5. The church has an unusual outline.
The chancel is 13th century with the rest being 15th-16th century. There
are carvings on the parapet and in the porch.
Llaneilian
- Llaneilian Church
Off the A5025 at Llaneilian, Anglesey. 15th century battlemented church
with tower and spire. The church contains a carved oak screen and carvings
on the roof beams; 14th century chapel built over site of St Eilan's
cell is on the same site.
Llanengan
- St Engan
At Llanengan, on the Llyn Peninsula, Gwynedd, off the B4413. 15th-16th
century double-aisled church with flagstone floor, timber roof, and
a screen.
Llanfaelrhys
- St Maelrhys 
At Llanfaelrhys, Llyn Peninsula. A single chamber church, with a medieval
nave and later chancel. It contains wooden benches and wooden box pews
that date to the mid 19th century and a 15th century font.
Llangybi
- St Cybi's Well 
6 ½ miles from Criccieth, Snowdonia, by B4354 and minor roads; then
10 minutes walk from Llangybi churchyard. Ruined stone buildings over
a well to which curative powers were contributed.
Llanrwst
- St Gwrst Church and Gwydir Uchaf Chapel
Forest road off minor road southwest of Llanrwst, Snowdonia, on the
B5106. Tel. 029 20 500200 for opening times. Cadw. The church contains
an oak roodscreen with carvings of pigs. The 1633 chapel is noted for
its painted timber ceiling, monuments, brasses, and a huge stone coffin.
CHURCHES
& RELIGIOUS SITES OF WALES
Anglesey & Snowdonia
| North Wales & Borders
| Mid Wales & Brecon Beacons
| Ceredigion | Pembrokeshire
| Carmarthenshire
| Swansea & Gower
| Cardiff and South Wales Coast
| Wye Valley & Vale of Usk
WALES
TRAVEL GUIDE
ATTRACTIONS
IN WALES BY REGION
Map of Regions
Anglesey and Snowdonia | North
Wales Coast and Borderlands | Mid
Wales and Brecon Beacons | Ceredigion
| Pembrokeshire | Carmarthenshire
| Swansea, Gower and the Vale of
Neath | Cardiff, Coast, &
Valleys of South Wales | Wye Valley
and Vale of Usk
ATTRACTIONS
IN WALES BY TYPE
OF ATTRACTION
Abbeys & Monasteries |
Ancient Sites | Castles
| Gardens | Historic
Churches & Religious Sites | Historic
Houses | Museums | Roman
Remains
Photo Credits - St Cybi's Well courtesy of Cadw, St Maelrhys courtesy
of www.st-hywyn.co.uk, St Gallgo
courtesy of www.royalcharterchurch.co.uk
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