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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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Landre, St Michael
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The church (19th century restoration) contains a 1573 communion cup. There is a reported healing holy well below the lych gate. The churchyard contains an ancient yew tree, c 1800 years old.
Landre,
Dyfed,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
OS SN624 869
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Laugharne, St Martin
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Cruciform shaped church with huge square tower supported by pointed arches. Place of worship since Norman times. The church was restored in the 15th century and again in 1873. Contains a Celtic cross-slab, painted nave ceiling, brass chandelier, and many memorials. 15th century Italian brocade cope and church silver, not on display, are owned by the church. Location of Dylan Thomas's grave.
Laugharne,
Dyfed,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: on A4066
OS SN301 110
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Llanaber, Llanaber Church
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Early 13th century church with flagstone floor and 16th century timber roof.
Llanaber,
Barmouth,
Gwynedd,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: 2 m N Barmouth, on A496
OS SH599 179
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Llanallgo, St Gallgo
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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). Details of the shipwreck are given on the church's website.
Llanallgo,
Anglesey,
Gwynedd,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: on A5025
Website: St Gallgo
OS SH500 852
Photo Credit: www.royalcharterchurch.org.uk
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Llanbadarn-y-Garreg, St Padarn
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White church, considered 13th or 14th century with 17th and 18th century altar rails, wooden windows, and pulpit.
Llanbadarn-y-Garreg,
Powys,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: on minor road off B4567 at Aberedew. Contact vicarage for key.
OS SO113 489
Photo Credit: Churches of Wales
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Llanbedr, St Peter
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A 14th-15th century church with some 19th century alterations. Walls have 18th and 19th century tablets.
Llanbedr,
Powys,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: 2 m NE Crickhowell, off A40. Contact vicarage for key.
OS SO239 204
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Llandaff, St Mary
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Refurbished 600-year-old medieval church.
Llandaff,
Glamorgan,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: 6 m W Cardiff, off A4119
OS ST158 774
Photo Credit: www.wenvoe.org
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Llanddew, St David
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Built on the site of a Celtic Christian community, the 12th century cruciform church contains 13th century lancet windows and transepts and a 17th century tower. The church was restored in the early 20th century.
Llanddew,
Powys,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: 2 m N Brecon on minor road
OS SO055 307
Photo Credit: Churches of Wales
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Llanddewi Brefi, St David
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College founded here in 1187 by the Bishop of St David's. Ancient monuments, partially destroyed by the rebuilding in 1800's. St David was purported to have performed a miracle here.
Llanddewi Brefi,
Dyfed,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: 3 m S Tregaron, on B4343
OS SN662 553
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Llandefaelog Fach, St Maelog
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The 17th century church has a 15th-16th century tower with 19th century reredos, marble arcading, carved choir stalls, 13th century font, 16th century monuments, and 10th century cross slab.
Llandefaelog Fach,
Powys,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: 3 m N Brecon off B4520 on minor road
OS SO033 324
Photo Credit: Churches of Wales
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Llandefalle, St Matthew
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The site has had a church for 1500 years. The tower, south porch and north wall are 13th century, some restoration in 15th century. Contains painted fragments and rood screen.
Llandefalle,
Powys,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: just W A470, 2 m S Llyswen
OS SO107 355
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Llandeilo Graban, St Teilo
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14th century nave and font, 17th century altar rails.
Llandeilo Graban,
Powys,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: minor road off B4594 near Erwood
OS SO090 449
Photo Credit: Churches of Wales
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