Historic churches · North Wales
St Cyngar's Church, Hope
In or near Dodleston.
St Cyngar's Church, Hope — Grade I listed building-listed church in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hope (Flintshire) · 0.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Cyngar's Church is located in Hope, Flintshire, with the nearest railway station being Hope (Flintshire), just 0.3 km away. Entry to the church is free. The postcode for sat-nav is LL12 9NH.
About
St Cyngar's Church, Hope is a Grade I listed building-listed church in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 27). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
St Cynfarch and St Cyngar's Church, or simply St Cyngar's Church, or Hope Parish Church, is a Grade I listed parish church located in Hope, Flintshire, Wales. The Church in Wales church is dedicated to the Celtic saints Cynfarch and Cyngar. It is considered to be Flintshire's oldest church.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Official information
St Cyngar's Church in Hope is a welcoming place for visitors to pray and enjoy the tranquility. It hosts regular services and community activities, fostering a sense of belonging among attendees.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Cynfarch and St Cyngar's Church, or simply St Cyngar's Church, or Hope Parish Church, is a Grade I listed parish church located in Hope, Flintshire, Wales. The Church in Wales church is dedicated to the Celtic saints Cynfarch and Cyngar. It is considered to be Flintshire's oldest church.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The current church has its origins to the 12th century, with a small stone church known to have been constructed in the late 12th century. These 12th-century structures now form the south aisle and around the font. A church on this site was mentioned by 1254. Remains of a Celtic cross have suggested it may have served as a place of worship since the 9th or 10th centuries. In the 13th and 14th centuries, the church was gradually extended, eastwards and westwards respectively. Between 1490 and 1500, it was extended northwards and its tower was first added in , constructed over three stages, completing in 1568. The church is considered the oldest church in Flintshire. It has strong ties with…
Architecture
The building has a Perpendicular double-naved appearance with a 16th-century tower. While the church's railed tombs, steps and walls, vault, and gates are Grade II listed.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.1182, -3.0330
- District
- Flintshire
- Parish
- Hope
- Postcode
- LL12 9NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Alyn and Deeside
- Established
- 1254
- Nearest railway station
- Hope (Flintshire) — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Monday to Saturday 9am 'till dusk
- Official site
- hopeparishchurch.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q17737741 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Cyngar's Church, Hope (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Cyngar's Church, Hope?
- St Cyngar's Church, Hope is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL12 9NH), in the parish of Hope.
- What is St Cyngar's Church, Hope?
- St Cyngar's Church, Hope — Grade I listed building-listed church in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Cyngar's Church, Hope?
- The nearest railway station is Hope (Flintshire), about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL12 9NH.
- When was St Cyngar's Church, Hope built?
- Built or established in 1254.
- Is St Cyngar's Church, Hope a listed building?
- St Cyngar's Church, Hope is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Cyngar's Church, Hope a protected site?
- Yes — St Cyngar's Church, Hope is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is St Cyngar's Church, Hope free to visit?
- Yes, St Cyngar's Church, Hope is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Cyngar's Church, Hope?
- The nearest railway station is Hope (Flintshire), about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL12 9NH.