St Silin's Church, Oswestry, United Kingdom

St Silin's Church is a parish church in Llansilin. The present building, which has parts dating back to the 13th century, is a Grade I listed building. It stands on a site that has been used by Christian communities since the Dark Ages. The church is dedicated to Saint Silin, now better known as Saint Sulien, the 6th-century founder-abbot of a monastery at Luxulyan in Cornwall.

The church was constructed out of wood in a cruciform shape as a Clas, though it was damaged during Owain Glyndŵr's rebellion and the nave was rebuilt in stone. A 13th-century lancet remains a part of the current building. During the English Civil War, Oliver Cromwell's Roundheads used the church as a barracks and the south door for target practice with muskets. It was also shot at by Royalist forces sieging the church; the door is still in use and still retains the bullet holes. The wooden spire of the church burned down in the 1800s and a replacement stone tower was built in 1832.

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Paul Owens (12 months ago)
The Celtic people believed in thin places where the gap between heaven and earth was closer than most, it's hard to disagree when you come to places like St Silins church. The atmosphere inside is very special and one you rarely come across,the interior is simple and beautiful . The churchyard has a lovely peaceful feel to it and the information boards are a nice addition. St Silins is the sort of place you have to see for yourself no review or description can possibly do it justice.

Christine Williams (2 years ago)
Lovely welcome information in porch

Roots Tree Specialists Jack Carnell (2 years ago)
A beautiful church surrounded by ancient yew trees. Well worth a visit if your in the area!

Richard Evans (2 years ago)
Beautiful little church and graveyard

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