Historic churches · Mid Wales
St Mark's Church
Also known as: Eglwys Sant Marc, Brithdir
In or near Llanfachreth.
St Mark's Church — church in Brithdir, north Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Mark's Church is located in Gwynedd, North Wales, with the postcode LL40 2RH. Entry is free. The nearest railway station is not specified, but you can use the postcode for navigation.
About
St Mark's Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1895. Designed by Henry Wilson. Built in the Arts and Crafts movement style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Named after Mark the Evangelist. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Brithdir, north Wales". Coordinates: 52.7487°, -3.8332°.
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Heritage listing
St Mark's Church, Brithdir, is a redundant church in the hamlet of Brithdir, Gwynedd, Wales. It is designated by Cadw as a Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches. It is considered to be one of the finest Arts and Crafts churches in Wales.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Mark's Church is part of the Friends of Friendless Churches initiative, which focuses on rescuing and protecting historic places of worship in England and Wales. Visitors can explore the architectural and historical significance of the church, which is part of a broader effort to preserve vulnerable churches.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mark's Church, Brithdir, is a redundant church in the hamlet of Brithdir, Gwynedd, Wales. It is designated by Cadw as a Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches. It is considered to be one of the finest Arts and Crafts churches in Wales.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The building of the church started in 1895; it was completed in 1898 and was consecrated on 26 April. Louisa Tooth was the daughter of Edward Lloyd Edward whose family owned Cerrig Llwydion Hall in Denbighshire. Her first husband was Richard Meredyth Richards a JP and high sheriff for the county of Merionethshire. Since being declared redundant, it has been in the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches.
Architecture
The interior of the church is rendered and painted, with "rich warm red" nave walls, a blue nave roof and "warm cream, almost a yellow" colour for the chancel. The single-manual organ was built by Peter Conacher of Huddersfield in 1901.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.7487, -3.8332
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Brithdir and Llanfachreth
- Postcode
- LL40 2RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Established
- 1895
- Official site
- friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2323990 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mark's Church, Brithdir (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mark's Church - geograph.org.uk - 212038.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mark's Church?
- St Mark's Church is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL40 2RH), in the parish of Brithdir and Llanfachreth.
- What is St Mark's Church?
- St Mark's Church — church in Brithdir, north Wales.
- How do I get to St Mark's Church?
- Drivers can use postcode LL40 2RH.
- When was St Mark's Church built?
- Built or established in 1895. Designed by Henry Wilson.
- Is St Mark's Church a listed building?
- St Mark's Church is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Mark's Church free to visit?
- Yes, St Mark's Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mark's Church?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LL40 2RH. It sits within the Dwyfor Meirionnydd parliamentary constituency.