Wales Churches Gazetteer
A guide to historic churches and other religious sites in Wales, highlighting history and visitor information.

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, Llangorse, St Paulinus Church    The church features a font dating to 1300. The church itself is 15th century and features a barrel roof, and early Tudor doors and windows. There has been some mid 19th century refurbishment. The church contains many features of historic and architectural interest. Llangorse, Powys, Wales Attraction Type: Church Location: 4 m S Talgarth, on B4560 OS SO136 275 Photo Credit: Churches of Wales Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Llangybi, St Cybi's Well    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 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Llanidloes, St Idloes    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 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Llanigon, Llanigon, St Eigon Church    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 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Llanmadoc, St Madoc    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 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Llanmaes, St Cattwg (St Cadoc)    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 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Llanmihangel, St Michael    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 Photo Credit: www.rblm.freeserve.co.uk Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Llanover, St Bartholomew    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 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Llanrhaeadr, St Dyfnog    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 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Llanrhidian, St Rhidian and St Illtyd    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 Photo Credit: Churches of Wales Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Llanrwyst, St Gwrst Church and Gwydir Uchaf Chapel    The church contains an oak roodscreen with carvings of pigs. The 1633 chapel is noted for its painted timber ceiling, monuments, brasses, and a huge stone coffin. Llanrwyst, Gwynedd, Wales Attraction Type: Church Location: Forest road off minor road SW Llanrwst, on B5106 Website: St Gwrst Church and Gwydir Uchaf Chapel Cadw OS SH694 609 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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