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The Great Britain Guide

Historic churches · Mid Wales

Llanfihangel-y-Pennant

In or near Abergynolwyn.

Free admission

Llanfihangel-y-Pennant — a church in wales-mid, United Kingdom.

"Ty'n y Ddôl", Llanfihangel-y-pennant ger Abergynolwyn, near Tywyn Gwynedd. Cartref Home of Mary Jones 05

Llywelyn2000 — CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Nant Gwernol · 2.3 km
  • Free entry

About

Llanfihangel-y-Pennant is a church in wales-mid, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

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Place summary

Llanfihangel-y-Pennant is a church located in Mid Wales. It is noted for its historical significance and architectural features typical of the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Background

History

In 1800, Mary Jones walked barefoot 26 mi from the village to Bala to buy a Welsh Bible. This led to the formation of the British and Foreign Bible Society. Mary Jones World, a heritage centre about her life is located near Bala.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
52.6610, -3.9650
District
Gwynedd
Parish
Llanfihangel-y-Pennant
Postcode
LL36 9TS
Parliamentary constituency
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Nearest railway station
Nant Gwernol2.3 km

Sources

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Hostels · Mid Wales

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Llanfihangel-y-Pennant?
Llanfihangel-y-Pennant is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL36 9TS), in the parish of Llanfihangel-y-Pennant.
What is Llanfihangel-y-Pennant?
Llanfihangel-y-Pennant — a church in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Llanfihangel-y-Pennant?
The nearest railway station is Nant Gwernol, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL36 9TS.
Is Llanfihangel-y-Pennant free to visit?
Yes, Llanfihangel-y-Pennant is free to enter.
How do I get to Llanfihangel-y-Pennant?
The nearest railway station is Nant Gwernol, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL36 9TS.