Historic churches · North Wales
St Gredifael's Church
Also known as: Eglwys Gredifael
In or near Llanfairpwllgwyngyll.
St Gredifael's Church — church in Penmynydd, Anglesey, Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Llanfairpwll · 3.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Gredifael's Church, the nearest railway station is Llanfairpwll, located 3.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LL61 5BX, and entry to the church is free.
About
St Gredifael's Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Penmynydd, Anglesey, Wales". Coordinates: 53.2510°, -4.2240°.
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Heritage listing
St Gredifael's Church is a former Church in Wales parish church in Penmynydd, Anglesey, Wales. The church was originally constructed in the 6th century by St Gredifael for whom it was named with the current stone building being constructed in the 12th century. The church holds the tomb of Goronwy Fychan ap Tudur, a member of the Tudors of Penmynydd and relative of the Tudor Kings of England. It is a grade II* listed building.
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From the Wikipedia article
St Gredifael's Church is a former Church in Wales parish church in Penmynydd, Anglesey, Wales. The church was originally constructed in the 6th century by St Gredifael for whom it was named with the current stone building being constructed in the 12th century. The church holds the tomb of Goronwy Fychan ap Tudur, a member of the Tudors of Penmynydd and relative of the Tudor Kings of England. It is a grade II* listed building.
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Background
History
The church was first constructed on the site in the 6th century AD by Saint Gredifael with a more substantial stone building being constructed later in the 12th century. The church was later reconstructed in the 14th century, with the nave and chancel being built using Norman carved stone. The church was extended in the early 15th century with the inclusion of a new north chapel (which later became known as the Tudor chapel) and new porch on the south side. Restoration work was later carried out in 1848 and again in 1969 to repair the upper sections of the walls. The church has since closed. The church was granted grade II* listed status in 1968. The reason for it being listed was because…
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- Coordinates
- 53.2510, -4.2240
- District
- Isle of Anglesey
- Parish
- Penmynydd
- Postcode
- LL61 5BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ynys Môn
- Nearest railway station
- Llanfairpwll — 3.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q13128108 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Gredifael's Church, Penmynydd (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Eglwys Credifael, Penmynydd, 2007.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Gredifael's Church?
- St Gredifael's Church is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL61 5BX), in the parish of Penmynydd.
- What is St Gredifael's Church?
- St Gredifael's Church — church in Penmynydd, Anglesey, Wales.
- How do I get to St Gredifael's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Llanfairpwll, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL61 5BX.
- Is St Gredifael's Church a listed building?
- St Gredifael's Church is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Gredifael's Church free to visit?
- Yes, St Gredifael's Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Gredifael's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Llanfairpwll, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL61 5BX.