Historic churches · North Wales
Llanfaglan
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Llanfaglan is a parish in Gwynedd, north-west Wales. It lay in the medieval cwmwd of Is Gwyrfai. Llanfaglan is a medieval parish bordering with the parish of Llanbeblig, Caernarfon, on the shore of th
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bontnewydd · 0.7 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Llanfaglan, the nearest railway station is Bontnewydd, which is 0.7 km away. Entry to the church is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is LL54 5TU.
About
Llanfaglan is a parish in Gwynedd, north-west Wales. It lay in the medieval cwmwd of Is Gwyrfai. Llanfaglan is a medieval parish bordering with the parish of Llanbeblig, Caernarfon, on the shore of the Menai Strait and Traeth y Foryd. It is in the modern community of Bontnewydd. The church in Llanfaglan, St Baglan's (Grid reference SH 455 606) stands alone in the middle of a field and is now owned by the Friends of Friendless Churches. In 2005, it was discovered that the church and the older part of the cemetery were part of a pentagonal enclosure. The period of this enclosure is not known as it is the only one of this type known of in Europe up to now. A 5th or 6th Century gravestone inscribed with Fili Lovernii Anatemori, has been reused as a lintel over the door. This was the gravestone of Anatemarios, mab Loverniws. Although the Christian church probably dates from the 13th century, additions date from the 17th century as do the internal fittings. The church remains consecrated and is still in occasional use.
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From the Wikipedia article
Llanfaglan is a parish in Gwynedd, north-west Wales. It lay in the medieval cwmwd of Is Gwyrfai. Llanfaglan is a medieval parish bordering with the parish of Llanbeblig, Caernarfon, on the shore of the Menai Strait and Traeth y Foryd. It is in the modern community of Bontnewydd. The church in Llanfaglan, St Baglan's (Grid reference SH 455 606) stands alone in the middle of a field and is now owned by the Friends of Friendless Churches. In 2005, it was discovered that the church and the older part of the cemetery were part of a pentagonal enclosure. The period of this enclosure is not known as it is the only one of this type known of in Europe up to now. A 5th or 6th Century gravestone inscribed with Fili Lovernii Anatemori, has been reused as a lintel over the door. This was the gravestone of Anatemarios, mab Loverniws. Although the Christian church probably dates from the 13th century, additions date from the 17th century as do the internal fittings. The church remains consecrated and is still in occasional use.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1170, -4.2870
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Bontnewydd
- Postcode
- LL54 5TU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Bontnewydd — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Llanfaglan (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Llanfaglan?
- Llanfaglan is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL54 5TU), in the parish of Bontnewydd.
- What is Llanfaglan?
- Llanfaglan is a parish in Gwynedd, north-west Wales. It lay in the medieval cwmwd of Is Gwyrfai. Llanfaglan is a medieval parish bordering with the parish of Llanbeblig, Caernarfon, on the shore of th
- How do I get to Llanfaglan?
- The nearest railway station is Bontnewydd, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL54 5TU.
- Is Llanfaglan free to visit?
- Yes, Llanfaglan is free to enter.
- How do I get to Llanfaglan?
- The nearest railway station is Bontnewydd, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL54 5TU.