St Cwyllog's Church, Llangwyllog

St Cwyllog's Church, Llangwyllog
St Cwyllog's Church from the north-west, showing the annexe to the main church
St Cwyllog's Church, Llangwyllog is located in Anglesey
St Cwyllog's Church, Llangwyllog
St Cwyllog's Church, Llangwyllog
Location in Anglesey
53°17′25″N 4°21′03″W / 53.290160°N 4.350826°W / 53.290160; -4.350826
OS grid referenceSH 434 796
LocationLlangwyllog, Anglesey
CountryWales, United Kingdom
DenominationChurch in Wales
History
StatusChurch
Founded6th century; earliest parts of the present building may be from c.1200
Founder(s)St Cwyllog
DedicationSt Cwyllog
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Heritage designationGrade II*
Designated12 May 1970
StyleMedieval
Specifications
Length45 ft 6 in (13.9 m)
Width15 ft 3 in (4.6 m)
Other dimensionsAnnexe at west end: 20 ft 6 in by 15 ft 6 in (6.25 by 4.72 m)
MaterialsRubble masonry and quoins
Administration
ProvinceProvince of Wales
DioceseDiocese of Bangor
ArchdeaconryBangor
DeaneryMalltraeth
ParishLlandrygarn with Bodwrog with Heneglwys with Trewalchmai with Llannerch-y-medd
Clergy
Vicar(s)Vacant since December 2000[1]

St Cwyllog's Church, Llangwyllog, is a medieval church near Llangwyllog, in Anglesey, North Wales. St Cwyllog founded a church here in the 6th century, although the exact date is unknown. The existence of a church here was recorded in 1254 and parts of the present building may date from around 1200. Other sections are from the 15th century, with an unusual annex. (possibly intended for use as a schoolroom) added in the 16th century. The church contains some 18th-century fittings, including a rare Georgian three-decker pulpit and reading desk.

The church is still in use for worship by the Church in Wales, as one of seven churches in a combined group of parishes. It is a Grade II* listed building, a national designation given to "particularly important buildings of more than special interest",[2] because it is regarded as a "good rural medieval church" with some features from the 15th century, as well as the 18th-century fittings.[3]

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