|
 |
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.
A | B | C | D
- G | H - K | L
- Llandovery | Llanegwad - Llangennith | Llangorse
- Llanrwst | Llansannor
- Llywel | M | N
- O | P | R | S | T
- Z
|
Llanegwad, St Edgwad Church
|
|
|
The church is the only remaining building on the site where several monasteries and religious cells once existed. The building was begun in the 10th-11th century, restored in the 19th century.
Llanegwad,
Dyfed,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: 8 m E Carmarthen, on A40
OS SN519 214
Photo Credit: www.llanegwad-carmarthen.co.uk
Accommodation: nearest
hotels - nearest
Self catering |
|
|
|
Llanegwad, Holy Trinity
|
|
|
Built in 1865 of local sandstone with a Gothic style bell tower. Stained glass windows, wooden barrel vault nave, decorated interior with 25 frescoes. Bucknall was the architect.
Llanegwad,
Dyfed,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: 2 m W Llanegwad on A40
OS SN506 216
Photo Credit: www.llanegwad-carmarthen.co.uk
Accommodation: nearest
hotels - nearest
Self catering |
|
|
|
Llaneilian, Llaneilian Church
|
|
|
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.
Llaneilian,
Anglesey,
Gwynedd,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: 2 m E Amlwch, off A5025
OS SH469 928
Accommodation: nearest
hotels - nearest
Self catering |
|
|
|
Llanelieu, St Ellyw
|
|
|
13th century church with remains of 14th century rood screen and loft, painted timber screen, and traces of medieval wall paintings. West wall has 7th-9th century pillar stones.
Llanelieu,
Powys,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: on narrow road past Talgarth Church, off A479
OS SO183 343
Photo Credit: Churches of Wales
Accommodation: nearest
hotels - nearest
Self catering |
|
|
|
Llanelli, St Elli
|
|
|
Ancient yews in churchyard. Norman nave and 15th century nave.
Llanelli,
Dyfed,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: on A484
OS SN507 005
Photo Credit: Churches of Wales
Accommodation: nearest
hotels - nearest
Self catering |
|
|
|
Llanelwedd, St Matthew
|
|
|
14th century tower, carved chancel screen with winged angels.
Llanelwedd,
Builth Wells,
Powys,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: on outskirts of Builth Wells, A483
OS SO046 518
Photo Credit: Churches of Wales
Accommodation: nearest
hotels - nearest
Self catering |
|
|
|
Llanengan, St Engan
|
|
|
15th-16th century double-aisled church with flagstone floor, timber roof, and a screen.
Llanengan,
Llyn Peninsula,
Gwynedd,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: 1 m SW Abersoch, off B4413
OS SH294 268
Accommodation: nearest
hotels - nearest
Self catering |
|
|
|
Llanerchaeron, St Non
|
|
|
Designed by Nash, it is the only domed church in Wales.
Llanerchaeron,
Dyfed,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: off A482, adjoining National Trust estate
OS SN477 603
Accommodation: nearest
hotels - nearest
Self catering |
|
|
|
Llanfaelrhys, St Maelrhys
|
|
|
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.
Llanfaelrhys,
Llyn Peninsula,
Gwynedd,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: 2 m E Aberdaron, off B4413
OS SH211 269
Photo Credit: www.st-hywyn.co.uk
Accommodation: nearest
hotels - nearest
Self catering |
|
|
|
Llanfilo, St Bilo
|
|
|
Well preserved Norman and medieval church. Rood screen, stone slab altars, 15th century bell and 18th century memorials, and pre-Norman font.
Llanfilo,
Powys,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: off A438, 7 m NE Brecon
OS SO119 334
Photo Credit: Churches of Wales
Accommodation: nearest
hotels - nearest
Self catering |
|
|
|
Llanfrynach, St Brynach
|
|
|
Church records date from the 13th century. Built in the Early English style, it contains original stone benches.
Llanfrynach,
Brecon,
Powys,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
OS SO075 257
Accommodation: nearest
hotels - nearest
Self catering |
|
|
|
Llangadwaladr, St Cadwaladr
|
|
|
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.
Llangadwaladr,
Anglesey,
Gwynedd,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: on A4080
OS SJ182 303
Accommodation: nearest
hotels - nearest
Self catering |
|
|
|
Llangar, Llangar Church
|
|
|
Remote and rustic parish church, remodelled in early 18th century. Many ancient features include extensive 15th century wall painting, 17th century figure, old beams and box pews, pulpit and minstrels' gallery. Interesting graveyard.
Llangar,
Clwyd,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: off B4401, 1 m SW Corwen
Website: Llangar Church
Cadw
OS SJ 063 424
Accommodation: nearest
hotels - nearest
Self catering |
|
|
|
Llangennith, St Ceyndd
|
|
|
The church has a massive stone tower and saddleback roof. The parish church is on the site of St Ceyndd's priory.
Llangennith,
Glamorgan,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: on minor road at western end of Gower Peninsula
OS SS427 913
Photo Credit: Churches of Wales
Accommodation: nearest
hotels - nearest
Self catering |
|
|
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
|
|
|
