St Pabo's Church, Llanbabo

St Pabo's Church, Llanbabo
A view of the north side
St Pabo's Church, Llanbabo Location in Anglesey
53°21′10″N 4°26′18″W / 53.352899°N 4.438391°W / 53.352899; -4.438391
OS grid reference	SH 378 867
Location	Llanbabo, Anglesey
Country	Wales, United Kingdom
Denomination	Church in Wales
History
Status	Church
Founded	5th century (reputedly) 12th century (earliest parts of the building)
Founder(s)	St Pabo (reputedly)
Dedication	St Pabo
Architecture
Functional status	Active (occasional services only)
Heritage designation	Grade II*
Designated	12 May 1970
Style	Medieval
Specifications
Length	45 ft (13.7 m)
Width	14 ft 6 in (4.4 m)
Materials	Rubble masonry, dressed with freestone
Administration
Province	Province of Wales
Diocese	Diocese of Bangor
Archdeaconry	Bangor
Deanery	Llifon and Talybolion
Parish	Bodedern with Llanfaethlu
Clergy
Vicar(s)	Vacant since September 2009[1]

St Pabo's Church, Llanbabo is a medieval church in Llanbabo, in Anglesey, North Wales. Much of the church dates to the 12th century, and it is regarded as a good example of a church of its period that has retained many aspects of its original fabric. The church houses a tombstone slab from the 14th century, depicting a king with crown and sceptre, bearing the name of Pabo Post Prydain, the reputed founder of the church. However, there is no evidence that Pabo, a 5th-century prince, lived in the area and the tradition that he founded the church has little supporting basis.

The church is still in use, as part of the Church in Wales, although services are only held here occasionally. It is a Grade II* listed building,^[2] a designation given to "particularly important buildings of more than special interest",^[3] because it is a medieval church that has been little altered.