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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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Aberdaron, St Hywyn's Church   A church was first built here in the 5th century, in a clifftop location overlooking the sea. The founder was Hywyn, who established a prayer cell where he lived and preached to the nearby inhabitants. The current church was begun around 1137 as part of a concerted effort by Gruffudd ap Cynan, King of Gwynedd, to replace earlier wooden structures with stone. Aberdaron, Llyn Peninsula, Gwynedd, Wales Attraction Type: Church Heritage Rating:   ? Location: On the B4413. There is a very small parking area outside the church. Website: Aberdaron, St Hywyn's Church - Photos of Aberdaron, St Hywyn's Church OS SH172 262 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Aberedw, St Cewydd Church    A mostly medieval church with an open rafter roof, medieval screen, and 19th century Gothic cast iron altar rail. There are 18th century monuments on the interior and exterior. Aberedw, Builth Wells, Powys, Wales Attraction Type: Church Heritage Rating:   ? Location: off B4567 5 m S Builth Wells OS SO080 473 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Abergavenny, St Mary's Priory Church    This former priory church became a parish church and was restored in the 19th century. The oak stalls are 14th-15th century and there is a Norman font. Abergavenny, Gwent, Wales Attraction Type: Church Heritage Rating:   ? Location: on A40 Website: Abergavenny, St Mary's Priory Church Email: 01873 853 168 OS SO300 141 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Aberystwyth, St Padarn    Large church with a square tower dating from the 13th century. Collection of pre-Christian standing stones with Celtic carvings, circa 10th century. Aberystwyth, Dyfed, Wales, SY23 3TT Attraction Type: Church Heritage Rating:   ? Location: on A44/487 Website: Aberystwyth, St Padarn Location map OS SN597 811 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Alltmawr, St Mauritius Church    One of the smallest churches in Wales, built in 13th century with apse added in late 19th century; 18th century wooden windows and box pews. Alltmawr, Builth Wells, Powys, Wales Attraction Type: Church Heritage Rating:   ? Location: 4 m S Builth, on A470. Locked, key at vicarage. Website: Alltmawr, St Mauritius Church OS SO073 468 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Amroth, St Elidyr's Church    The church was granted to the Knights of St John of Jerusalem in 1150. Amroth, Dyfed, Wales Attraction Type: Church Heritage Rating:   ? Location: On a minor road off the A477 OS SN161 079 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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