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Parish Church of St Tanwg

Parish Church of St Tanwg — grade I listed church in Llandanwg, Wales, United Kingdom.

Parish Church of St Tanwg

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Llandanwg · 0.4 km

About

Parish Church of St Tanwg is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1301. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Named after Tanwg. Wikidata describes it as: "grade I listed church in Llandanwg, Wales, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.8326°, -4.1260°.

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Heritage listing

St Tanwg's Church, Llandanwg, also known as "the church in the sand", is an early medieval church dedicated to St Tanwg in the village of Llandanwg, Gwynedd, Wales. The church is a Grade I listed building.

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St Tanwg's Church, Llandanwg, also known as "the church in the sand", is an early medieval church dedicated to St Tanwg in the village of Llandanwg, Gwynedd, Wales. The church is a Grade I listed building.

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Background

History

The current building is medieval, with the western end possibly dating back to the 13th century. However, the presence of 6th century inscribed stones, and the dedication to St Tanwg, suggest much earlier use of the site as a church, possibly dating to around 453 AD as part of Saint Patrick's work to establish links between Ireland and Britain. St Tanwg's was extended to the east, including a tall east window and the addition of a rood screen, in the 15th century. The church was restored in the 17th century when windows were rebuilt and changed. This was also probably when a choir loft was removed and floor beams moved to the back of the church. The initials REP and date 1685, which are cut…

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Coordinates
52.8326, -4.1260
District
Gwynedd
Parish
Llanfair
Postcode
LL46 2SD
Parliamentary constituency
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Established
1301
Nearest railway station
Llandanwg0.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Parish Church of St Tanwg?
Parish Church of St Tanwg is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL46 2SD), in the parish of Llanfair.
When was Parish Church of St Tanwg built?
Built or established in 1301.
Is Parish Church of St Tanwg a listed building?
Parish Church of St Tanwg is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
How do I get to Parish Church of St Tanwg?
The nearest railway station is Llandanwg, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL46 2SD.