St Tysilio's & St Mary's Church, Meifod, United Kingdom

The Church of St. Tysilio and St. Mary stands on a site that was once the centre of early Welsh Christianity. The church has been rebuilt and modified throughout the centuries, and there are examples of work surviving from every architectural period from the Normans to the present day.

The site is believed to have become a Christian foundation c.550, dedicated first to St. Gwyddfarch, and later to St. Tysilio. The remains of this early church were still visible in the eighteenth century, but little trace remains today. A second church was built in the twelfth century by Madoc Mareddud, whose remains are believed to be buried within the grounds; much of the fabric of this building remains today.

Since the first foundation of the church it been extended and renovated on a number of occasions, and has an eclectic range of styles; a wide Romanesque nave, fourteenth century moulded entrance, fifteenth century tower and south window, seventeenth century octagonal font, and predominantly nineteenth century fenestration and fixtures, such as the oak pulpit. The pews were made in the nineteenth century but incorporate seventeenth century panel screens.Built from predominantly local rubble stonework with a slate roof and dressings that include stone gargoyles, this church is a display of Welsh Christianity through the centuries.

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Stella Fullard (7 months ago)
Beautifully peaceful, amongst stunning scenery. I was disappointed to have found a quilt to commemorate Prince Charles’s coronation, yet, nothing of my hen daid, Madog ap Maredudd, please go back to the roots of this stunning place, whom made it, and whom were here originally. I found some history in the church booklet that was available to buy, diolch.

Paul Owens (2 years ago)
From the outside this is a beautiful old church set in a lovely graveyard unfortunately on the day I visited it was all locked up if this hadn't been the case I'm sure it would have been worthy of the full five stars. The exterior is quite unique and you can really identify where changes and improvements have been made throughout the centuries. Small down side is the modern lighting that has been to the driveway leading up to the church.If you are passing through meifod then it is well worth making a stop to have a little look around if you're lucky the Doors will be open and you'll get the pleasure of stepping inside.

Mark de la Mare (2 years ago)
Beautiful and ancient church set in a large rural churchyard.

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