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Historic Churches & Religious Sites in Wales

Browse this gazetteer of historic churches and other religious sites in Wales by region or alphabetically (this section). Or find information on medieval Cathedrals in Wales.

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Marcross, Holy Trinity Church    12th century (restored). Norman font, doorway and chancel arch. Marcross, Glamorgan, Wales Attraction Type: Church Heritage Rating:   ? Location: off B4265, 3 m W Llantwit Major on minor roads OS SS924 693 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Hen Capel Lligwy   Hen Capel Lligwy is a ruined 12th century chapel located on a hillside looking out over Moelfre and the north east coastline of Anglesey. The chapel is of very simple construction, and stands completely roofless. A short footpath leads from the chapel to the early Romano-British settlement of Din Lligwy, while across the road from the chapel site is Lligwy Burial Chamber, a Neolithic cromlech.. Moelfre, Gwynedd, Wales Attraction Type: Church Heritage Rating:   ? Location: On a footpath off the minor road north of Llanallgo, west of Moelfre Website: Hen Capel Lligwy Cadw - Photos of Hen Capel Lligwy OS SH497863 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Mold, St Mary's Church    This large 1480's Perpendicular church, built by Margaret Beaufort (mother of Henry Tudor) is considered one of the finest parish churches in Wales. The tower is 18th century, and the chancel is 19th century. The nave has seven bays, and there is much carving of animals and other figures in the church. Mold, Clwyd, Wales Attraction Type: Church Heritage Rating:   ? Location: on A541/494 Website: Mold, St Mary's Church OS SJ237 641 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Monknash, St Mary Magdalene Church    Simple church on 12th century foundation (restored). Stone pulpit. Monknash, Glamorgan, Wales Attraction Type: Church Heritage Rating:   ? Location: 4 m NW Llantwit Major, off B4265 OS SS920 706 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Monmouth, St Mary's Church    A religious site since 1101 when the church was part of a Benedictine priory. The church was restored in 1773, then remodeled in the 19th century. Norman and 14th century parts survive along with some medieval tiles. Contains stained glass by Victorian artist, Charles Kempe. Monmouth, Gwent, Wales Attraction Type: Church Heritage Rating:   ? Location: on A40 Website: Monmouth, St Mary's Church OS SO509 129 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Monmouth, St Thomas the Martyr Church    Dedicated to Thomas a Beckett, Archbishop of Canterbury. Built c1170-86. Restored in 1830 when a turret was added. There is a Norman chancel arch, piscina, and two doorways. Monmouth, Gwent, Wales Attraction Type: Church Heritage Rating:   ? Location: in Over Monnow, the S district of Monmouth, off A40 OS SO504 124 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Montgomery, St Nicholas Church    This 13th century parish church has a 19th century tower, 15th century screen, and outstanding 17th century canopied tomb. The nave has a timber roof. Montgomery, Powys, Wales Attraction Type: Church Heritage Rating:   ? Location: on B4385/86 OS SO223 966 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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