Historic churches · North Wales
St Gwenfaen's Church
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St Gwenfaen's Church — Grade II 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
- Valley · 4.2 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Gwenfaen's Church, the nearest railway station is Valley, located 4.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LL65 2NZ, and entry to the church is free.
About
St Gwenfaen's Church is a Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 5326). 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 Gwenfaen's Church is in the village of Rhoscolyn, on the Isle of Anglesey, Wales. The church was established in AD630, and was dedicated to St. Gwenfaen. The current church was erected in the Gothic-revival style, replacing the earlier building. It "was built in 1875 and enlarged by the addition of a chancel in 1879 ... the architect is thought to have been Sir George Gilbert Scott." It was designated as a Grade II listed building on 4 May 1971, as "a good example of a rural parish church, the simple Gothic style appropriate to its scale and site, and with rich interior fittings." These include "a fine C20 memorial of copper, with Art Nouveau styled design, to the Rector the Revd.
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From the Wikipedia article
St Gwenfaen's Church is in the village of Rhoscolyn, on the Isle of Anglesey, Wales. The church was established in AD630, and was dedicated to St. Gwenfaen. The current church was erected in the Gothic-revival style, replacing the earlier building. It "was built in 1875 and enlarged by the addition of a chancel in 1879 ... the architect is thought to have been Sir George Gilbert Scott." It was designated as a Grade II listed building on 4 May 1971, as "a good example of a rural parish church, the simple Gothic style appropriate to its scale and site, and with rich interior fittings." These include "a fine C20 memorial of copper, with Art Nouveau styled design, to the Rector the Revd. John Hopkins, d.1901."
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 53.2502, -4.5974
- District
- Isle of Anglesey
- Parish
- Rhoscolyn
- Postcode
- LL65 2NZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ynys Môn
- Established
- 1875
- Nearest railway station
- Valley — 4.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24182627 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Gwenfaen's Church, Rhoscolyn (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Gwenfaen's Church?
- St Gwenfaen's Church is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL65 2NZ), in the parish of Rhoscolyn.
- What is St Gwenfaen's Church?
- St Gwenfaen's Church — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Gwenfaen's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Valley, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL65 2NZ.
- When was St Gwenfaen's Church built?
- Built or established in 1875.
- Is St Gwenfaen's Church a listed building?
- St Gwenfaen's Church is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St Gwenfaen's Church free to visit?
- Yes, St Gwenfaen's Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Gwenfaen's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Valley, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL65 2NZ.