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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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Llangorse, St Paulinus
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1300 font, 15th century church and barrel roof, early Tudor doors and windows; some mid 19th century refurbishment. The church contains many features of interest.
Llangorse,
Powys,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: 4 m S Talgarth, on B4560
OS SO136 275
Photo Credit: Churches of Wales
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Llangybi, St Cybi's Well
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Ruined stone buildings over a well to which curative powers were attributed.
Llangybi,
Gwynedd,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: 6 ½ m NW Criccieth, by B4354 and minor roads; then 10 minutes walk from Llangybi churchyard
Website: St Cybi's Well
Cadw
OS SH427 413
Photo Credit: Cadw
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Llanidloes, St Idloes
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14th century squat tower. The interior has an Early English nave arcade and an outstanding hammerbeam roof.
Llanidloes,
Powys,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: off A470
OS SN954 846
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Llanigon, St Eigon
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15th-17th century church with some Norman remains and 14th century south porch with upper storey, Norman font, and 17th century altar rails.
Llanigon,
Powys,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: 3 m SE Hay-on-Wye
OS SO211 398
Photo Credit: Churches of Wales
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Llanmadoc, St Madoc
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Founded by St Madoc in 6th century, the church was rebuilt in the 13th century, then restored in the 1800's. A 6th century stone, c7th century boundary marker, and Norman font are in the interior.
Llanmadoc,
Glamorgan,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: 1 m past Britannia Inn on minor road at west end of Gower Peninsula
OS SS436 934
Photo Credit: Churches of Wales
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Llanmaes, St Cattwg (St Cadoc)
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Dates to 13th century and was built on Celtic foundation. Wooden rood screen, three bells, medieval wall paintings, Norman font.
Llanmaes,
Glamorgan,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: off B4265 near Llantwit Major
OS SS982 698
Photo Credit: www.rblm.freeserve.co.uk
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Llanmihangel, St Michael
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Dates from 13th century with Norman foundation. 18th century silver chalice belongs to the church.
Llanmihangel,
Glamorgan,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: off B4270 near Llantwit Major. Sited by Tudor manor house in farmland. No electricity.
OS SS982 719
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Llanover, St Bartholomew
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A place of worship since the early 12th century, originally called Llanddwfr. The 13th century nave is the earliest part of the church and contain medieval rafters and font. There are 14th century rood loft stairs, a 15th century window, 16th century brass plate, oak pews and altar rail, and many other interesting features. The churchyard has the remains of a 6th century preaching cross.
Llanover,
Gwent,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: on the right of the A4042 from Pontypool to Abergavenny
OS SO315 079
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Llanrhaeadr, St Dyfnog
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The church is named after the 6th century saint who lived by this waterfall. It is a double aisled church with a small tower and good carving. It is particularly noted for its outstanding Jesse Window that shows the genealogical tree of Christ growing from the chest of Jesse.
Llanrhaeadr,
Clwyd,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: 3 m SE Denbigh, on A525
OS SJ078 635
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Llanrhidian, St Rhidian and St Illtyd
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13th century church with 14th century tower and chancel. There is a 9th-10th century stone with carvings thought to have Viking origins.
Llanrhidian,
Gower Peninsula,
Glamorgan,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Church
Location: on B4271
OS SS498 921
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Llanrwyst, St Gwrst Church and Gwydir Uchaf Chapel
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