Historic churches · North Wales
St Tysilio's Church, Menai Bridge
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St Tysilio's Church, Menai Bridge — Grade II* listed building-listed church in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Robin Drayton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bangor · 2.4 km
- Paid entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Tysilio's Church in Menai Bridge, the nearest railway station is Bangor, located 2.4 km away. The postcode for the church is LL59 5HD, which can be used for sat-nav. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Tysilio's Church, Menai Bridge is a Grade II* listed building-listed church in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 5405). 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 Tysilio's Church is a medieval church in the village of Menai Bridge, Anglesey, Wales. The current building dates from the early 15th century and underwent renovations in the 19th century. It was designated as a Grade II* listed building on 14 February 1967.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Official information
St Tysilio's Church is part of a community project celebrating the iconic Menai Suspension Bridge and Britannia Bridge. Visitors can explore exhibits featuring artefacts, drawings, and films related to the bridges, as well as participate in guided walks and educational activities.
From the Wikipedia article
St Tysilio's Church is a medieval church in the village of Menai Bridge, Anglesey, Wales. The current building dates from the early 15th century and underwent renovations in the 19th century. It was designated as a Grade II* listed building on 14 February 1967.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Located on Church Island near Menai Bridge, St Tysilio's Church is dedicated to Saint Tysilio, who was renowned for establishing a sanctuary on Ynys Suliau (also known as Ynys Tysilio). The current structure most likely dates to the early 15th century, with some renovations made in the 19th century. It was designated as a Grade II* listed building on 14 February 1967. There are some World War One graves located in the church yard. Welsh war poet and dramatist Sir Albert Evans-Jones (Bardic name Cynan) (1895–1970) is buried in the churchyard.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.2224, -4.1713
- District
- Isle of Anglesey
- Parish
- Menai Bridge
- Postcode
- LL59 5HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ynys Môn
- Phone
- 01248 715046
- Established
- 1401
- Nearest railway station
- Bangor — 2.4 km
- Official site
- menaibridges.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17742431 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Tysilio's Church, Menai Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Tysilio's Church, Menai Bridge?
- St Tysilio's Church, Menai Bridge is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL59 5HD), in the parish of Menai Bridge.
- What is St Tysilio's Church, Menai Bridge?
- St Tysilio's Church, Menai Bridge — Grade II* listed building-listed church in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Tysilio's Church, Menai Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Bangor, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL59 5HD.
- When was St Tysilio's Church, Menai Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1401.
- Is St Tysilio's Church, Menai Bridge a listed building?
- St Tysilio's Church, Menai Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Tysilio's Church, Menai Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, St Tysilio's Church, Menai Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Tysilio's Church, Menai Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Bangor, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL59 5HD.