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Historic churches · North Wales

St Deiniol's Church

In or near Llanystumdwy.

Free admission

St Deiniol's Church — church in Criccieth, Gwynedd, Wales.

St Deiniol's Church, historic churches in North Wales

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Criccieth · 0.5 km
  • Free entry

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit St Deiniol's Church in North Wales, you can take a train to Criccieth station, which is 0.5 km away. The postcode is LL52 0HQ, and entry to the church is free.

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About

St Deiniol's Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: National Monuments of Wales. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Criccieth, Gwynedd, Wales". Coordinates: 52.9202°, -4.2311°.

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Heritage listing

St Deiniol's Church (Welsh: Eglwys Deiniol Sant), was a church in Criccieth, Gwynedd, Wales (grid reference SH500381). It was built between 1884 and 1887. The church was designed by Douglas and Fordham, a Chester firm of architects. Its plan was cruciform, consisting of a six-bay nave, a three-bay chancel with sanctuary, north and south transepts, and a south porch. It had a short spire with low, broad, broaches. A west tower was planned but never built.

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From the Wikipedia article

St Deiniol's Church (Welsh: Eglwys Deiniol Sant), was a church in Criccieth, Gwynedd, Wales (grid reference SH500381). It was built between 1884 and 1887. The church was designed by Douglas and Fordham, a Chester firm of architects. Its plan was cruciform, consisting of a six-bay nave, a three-bay chancel with sanctuary, north and south transepts, and a south porch. It had a short spire with low, broad, broaches. A west tower was planned but never built. The church closed in 1988, and it has been converted into residential flats.

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Coordinates
52.9202, -4.2311
District
Gwynedd
Parish
Criccieth
Postcode
LL52 0HQ
Parliamentary constituency
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Nearest railway station
Criccieth0.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Deiniol's Church?
St Deiniol's Church is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL52 0HQ), in the parish of Criccieth.
What is St Deiniol's Church?
St Deiniol's Church — church in Criccieth, Gwynedd, Wales.
How do I get to St Deiniol's Church?
The nearest railway station is Criccieth, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL52 0HQ.
Is St Deiniol's Church a listed building?
St Deiniol's Church is officially recognised as National Monuments of Wales listed.
Is St Deiniol's Church free to visit?
Yes, St Deiniol's Church is free to enter.
How do I get to St Deiniol's Church?
The nearest railway station is Criccieth, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL52 0HQ.