Historic churches · Mid Wales
St Mary and Bodfan
In or near Dyffryn Ardudwy.
St Mary and Bodfan — church in Llanaber, Gwynedd, Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Llanaber · 0.1 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Mary and Bodfan, you can take a train to Llanaber station, which is just 0.1 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Mary and Bodfan is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1201. Built in the Romanesque architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Named after Mary. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Llanaber, Gwynedd, Wales". Coordinates: 52.7417°, -4.0763°.
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Heritage listing
St Mary's Church or its full name St Mary and St Bodfan Church is a church located in the village of Llanaber in Wales. St Mary and Bodfan is a Grade I listed building, which despite substantial restoration work in 1860, is a well-preserved 13th-century building with lancet windows and arch-braced collar beams (16th-century) to the chancel roof. Ancient maps refer to the church as St Bodfan's and an association with the saint is preserved in the name of the nearby Bodfan Farm, but the church is more popularly known as St Mary's.
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Official information
St Mary and Bodfan is a church located in Llanaber, serving the local community. Visitors can explore its serene interior and enjoy the architectural features of the building.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary's Church or its full name St Mary and St Bodfan Church is a church located in the village of Llanaber in Wales. St Mary and Bodfan is a Grade I listed building, which despite substantial restoration work in 1860, is a well-preserved 13th-century building with lancet windows and arch-braced collar beams (16th-century) to the chancel roof. Ancient maps refer to the church as St Bodfan's and an association with the saint is preserved in the name of the nearby Bodfan Farm, but the church is more popularly known as St Mary's.
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Background
Description
The present church dates from the early thirteenth century. One of its great benefactors was Hywel ap Meredydd ap Cynan, the Lord of Ardudwy, the commot which has given its name to the Rural Deanery of Ardudwy in which the Parish of Llanaber is situated. The plan of the church consists of a nave, with north and south aisles, and a long narrow chancel. Entering the church by the south porch, rebuilt in the nineteenth century, is the south doorway, a still-standing example of Early English architecture. This doorway, built of yellow sandstone, is deeply recessed and is composed of six shafts on either side. The north door opposite is much narrower and of simple design. The nave is divided on…
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- Coordinates
- 52.7417, -4.0763
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Barmouth
- Postcode
- LL42 1AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Established
- 1201
- Nearest railway station
- Llanaber — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm
- Official site
- barmouth.church
Sources
- wikidata: Q1497506 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary and St Bodfan Church, Llanaber (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St.MaryAndBodfanBarmouth1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary and Bodfan?
- St Mary and Bodfan is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL42 1AZ), in the parish of Barmouth.
- What is St Mary and Bodfan?
- St Mary and Bodfan — church in Llanaber, Gwynedd, Wales.
- How do I get to St Mary and Bodfan?
- The nearest railway station is Llanaber, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL42 1AZ.
- When was St Mary and Bodfan built?
- Built or established in 1201.
- Is St Mary and Bodfan a listed building?
- St Mary and Bodfan is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Mary and Bodfan free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary and Bodfan is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary and Bodfan?
- The nearest railway station is Llanaber, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL42 1AZ.