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St Maethlu's Church

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St Maethlu's Church — Grade II* listed building-listed church in wales-north, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
  • Free entry

About

St Maethlu'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 5301). 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 Maethlu's Church is a medieval church in the village of Llanfaethlu, Anglesey, Wales. It is one of a number of churches in the parish and benefice of Bro Padrig, the appointed clergyman being the Reverend T. J. Jones. The building dates from the 15th century and underwent renovations in the early twentieth century. It was designated a Grade II*-listed building on 4 May 1971.

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From the Wikipedia article

St Maethlu's Church is a medieval church in the village of Llanfaethlu, Anglesey, Wales. It is one of a number of churches in the parish and benefice of Bro Padrig, the appointed clergyman being the Reverend T. J. Jones. The building dates from the 15th century and underwent renovations in the early twentieth century. It was designated a Grade II*-listed building on 4 May 1971.

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Background

Description

St Maethlu's Church dates back to the fifteenth century when the nave was built, and the porch with its original stone benches probably dates to the same period. The walls are of rubble masonry and the roof is of slate. The bellcote is at the west gable end and the bell is dated 1760. The nave has three bays and is in the Perpendicular style. There are two original fifteenth century windows on the south side of the nave, each consisting of a square frame enclosing two cinquefoiled lights. There are some fine eighteenth and nineteenth century bronze and marble monuments on the north wall. The chancel was added in 1874 and the whole building was restored in the early part of the twentieth…

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Coordinates
53.3536, -4.5367
Parish
Llanfaethlu
Postcode
LL65 4NR
Parliamentary constituency
Ynys Môn

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Maethlu's Church?
St Maethlu's Church is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL65 4NR), in the parish of Llanfaethlu.
Is St Maethlu's Church a listed building?
St Maethlu's Church is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is St Maethlu's Church free to visit?
Yes, St Maethlu's Church is free to enter.
How do I get to St Maethlu's Church?
Drivers can navigate to postcode LL65 4NR. It sits within the Ynys Môn parliamentary constituency.