Church of SS Asaph and Kentigern, Llanasa

Heritage listing

Reason for designation: Listed grade II* as a substantial medieval parish church with Perpendicular character derived from C18 remodelling and C19 restoration, and with a good range of fittings and memorials. History: The church is early medieval in origin and was probably a large parish church by the late medieval period. The fabric of the S aisle is at least of this date as a shield of c1605 is built into the wall above the grave of Sir Peter Mostyn. The character of the building, however, is principally derived from remodelling in the C18 and C19. Numerous alterations were made in the first half of the C18 (including the lych gate and sundial), which are recorded on tablets outside the building and a brass plaque inside on the nave N wall. The nave roof (since probably replaced) and the present arcade are dated 1739. The round-headed N doorway is dated 1750 and was probably contemporary with round-headed aisle windows that were replaced in 1873-7. Another tablet is dated 1746, and may refer to the building of the tower, which is approximately of this date. The church was restored 1873-7 by G E Street. Street moved the chancel to the E end of the N aisle, and probably rebuilt all the roofs. He added the S porch, and also provided Perpendicular detail to the S aisle windows, replacing C18 round-headed windows, and the Tudor-Gothic windows in the nave N wall. Exterior: Perpendicular style church comprising a nave and chancel under a single roof and with W tower, and a parallel S aisle under a separate roof with S porch. Of rubble stone with lighter freestone dressings and slate roof with overhanging eaves and behind coped gables on moulded kneelers. The aisle has a porch set back from the L end, which has a segmental pointed arch with 2 orders of chamfer. The doorway to

From Cadw under OGL v3.