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Historic churches · North Wales

SS Mael and Sulien's Church, Corwen

In or near Llandrillo.

Norman & medievalFree admission4.5 · 6 Google reviews

SS Mael and Sulien's Church, Corwen is a historic church in the United Kingdom.

SS Mael and Sulien's Church, Corwen, historic churches in North Wales

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Corwen · 0.2 km
  • Free entry

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit SS Mael and Sulien's Church in Corwen, you can reach it via the nearest railway station, Corwen, which is just 0.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LL21 0DL, and entry to the church is free.

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About

SS Mael and Sulien's Church, Corwen is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1250. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Coordinates: 52.9801°, -3.3733°.

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Heritage listing

Saint Mael and Saint Sulien's Church is a church located in the town of Corwen in Denbighshire in Wales. It was formerly located in the ancient county of Merionethshire.

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Official information

SS Mael and Sulien's Church is a historical site located in Corwen, known for its architectural significance and serene surroundings. Visitors can explore the church's rich history and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the area.

From the Wikipedia article

Saint Mael and Saint Sulien's Church is a church located in the town of Corwen in Denbighshire in Wales. It was formerly located in the ancient county of Merionethshire.

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Background

Architecture

The church itself dates from the twelfth century and is a single-chambered structure set within a rectangular churchyard, with walls of fourteenth- or fifteenth-century origin. Its baptismal font dates from the twelfth or thirteenth century and the churchyard includes a tomb from the seventeenth century, besides war graves of two soldiers of World War I.

Description

In 1709 the wealthy land-owner and benefactor William Eyton established Coleg y Groes (), attached to St Mael and St Sulien's Church. The college still stands. Eyton established the college as a community of widows, with the intention of providing both an alms house for the residents, and a community of daily prayer attached to the church. Entrance to the college was through the churchyard, with no direct road access (although secondary access is now provided). The college has a central reception and a bakehouse room, beyond which are six individual residences on two storeys (of the one-up, one-down style). Eyton specified that each of the six residences were to be occupied by the widow of…

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Coordinates
52.9801, -3.3733
District
Denbighshire
Parish
Corwen
Postcode
LL21 0DL
Parliamentary constituency
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Established
1250
Nearest railway station
Corwen0.2 km
Opening
Wednesday – Friday 11.00am – 3.00pm; Saturday – Sunday 11.00am – 4.30pm; closed Mondays and Tuesdays

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is SS Mael and Sulien's Church, Corwen?
SS Mael and Sulien's Church, Corwen is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL21 0DL), in the parish of Corwen.
What is SS Mael and Sulien's Church, Corwen?
SS Mael and Sulien's Church, Corwen is a historic church in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to SS Mael and Sulien's Church, Corwen?
The nearest railway station is Corwen, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL21 0DL.
When was SS Mael and Sulien's Church, Corwen built?
Built or established in 1250.
Is SS Mael and Sulien's Church, Corwen a listed building?
SS Mael and Sulien's Church, Corwen is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is SS Mael and Sulien's Church, Corwen free to visit?
Yes, SS Mael and Sulien's Church, Corwen is free to enter.
How do I get to SS Mael and Sulien's Church, Corwen?
The nearest railway station is Corwen, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL21 0DL.