Historic churches · South Wales
St Teilo's Church
Also known as: Eglwys Sant Teilo
In or near St Fagans.
St Teilo's Church — church re-erected at St Fagans National Museum of History, Cardiff, Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Fairwater · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Teilo's Church, the nearest railway station is Fairwater, located 3.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CF5 6DP, and entry to the church is free.
About
St Teilo's Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1200. Heritage designation: National Monuments of Wales. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Part of St Fagans National History Museum. Wikidata describes it as: "church re-erected at St Fagans National Museum of History, Cardiff, Wales". Coordinates: 51.4879°, -3.2803°.
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Official information
St Teilo's Church is a historical site believed to have been constructed in the late 12th or 13th century, showcasing architectural changes over the centuries. It has been restored to reflect its appearance around 1530, featuring elements typical of a late medieval Catholic church.
From the Wikipedia article
St Teilo's Church is a historic building originally located at Llandeilo Tal-y-Bont near Pontarddulais and now reconstructed at St Fagans National History Museum in Cardiff, Wales.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The church is thought to have been built in the 12th or 13th century. It was used regularly until 1850, subsequently used only for a few services during the summer months. As recently as the early 20th century, coracles were used by worshippers to reach the church in its location beside the River Loughor. It went out of use in 1970 and began to be demolished in 1984 in readiness for the move to St Fagans. Prior to the removal of the church, wall paintings were discovered showing through in places beneath the plaster. When the church began to be dismantled, the paintings were first removed and preserved; the oldest of them was a mural of St Catherine, believed to date from the 15th century.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4879, -3.2803
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- St. Fagans
- Postcode
- CF5 6DP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff West
- Established
- 1200
- Nearest railway station
- Fairwater — 3.3 km
- Official site
- museum.wales
Sources
- wikidata: Q13128105 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Teilo's Church, Llandeilo Tal-y-bont (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Teilo's Church, St Fagans National History Museum.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Teilo's Church?
- St Teilo's Church is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF5 6DP), in the parish of St. Fagans.
- What is St Teilo's Church?
- St Teilo's Church — church re-erected at St Fagans National Museum of History, Cardiff, Wales.
- How do I get to St Teilo's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Fairwater, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF5 6DP.
- When was St Teilo's Church built?
- Built or established in 1200.
- Is St Teilo's Church a listed building?
- St Teilo's Church is officially recognised as National Monuments of Wales listed.
- Is St Teilo's Church free to visit?
- Yes, St Teilo's Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Teilo's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Fairwater, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF5 6DP.