Historic churches · South Wales
St Denys Church
In or near Cardiff.
St Denys Church — Grade II* listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Llanishen · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
St Denys Church is located in Cardiff, South Wales, with the nearest railway station being Llanishen, approximately 1.3 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Denys Church is a Grade II* listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 13867). 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
The Church of St Denys is an Anglican church in the suburb of Lisvane, Cardiff. The church is ancient in origin, though the present building dates largely from the nineteenth century.
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Official information
St Denys Church is a community-focused church that welcomes individuals seeking spiritual connection and support. Visitors can participate in Sunday services, engage in various children's activities, and join small groups throughout the week.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Denys is an Anglican church in the suburb of Lisvane, Cardiff. The church is ancient in origin, though the present building dates largely from the nineteenth century.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The precise date of the church's founding is unknown, though it is thought to date from around the same period as St Isan's in nearby Llanishen (which chose to dedicate itself to Isan's Celtic name), which would give an estimated date of around the 6th Century. The founder of the religious presence in the area is also unknown. It has been speculated that monks from Llandough, or possibly an influential landowner was responsible, though this is conjectural since no historical evidence concerning the church has survived from this period. The original structure would probably have been built of impermanent materials, as was common practice at this time (St Isan's is believed to have also began…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5406, -3.1672
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- Lisvane
- Postcode
- CF14 0SJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff North
- Nearest railway station
- Llanishen — 1.3 km
- Opening
- Sunday 10am; closed other days
- Official site
- www.stdenyschurch.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17741317 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Denys, Lisvane (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Denys Church?
- St Denys Church is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF14 0SJ), in the parish of Lisvane.
- What is St Denys Church?
- St Denys Church — Grade II* listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Denys Church?
- The nearest railway station is Llanishen, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF14 0SJ.
- Is St Denys Church a listed building?
- St Denys Church is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Denys Church free to visit?
- Yes, St Denys Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Denys Church?
- The nearest railway station is Llanishen, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF14 0SJ.