Church of St Peblig

Caernarfon, United Kingdom

The structure of the St Peblig's Church has thirteenth century origins although much of the present fabric is of the fourteenth century. A tower and chapel were added in the sixteenth century, and there were further minor alterations in the eighteenth and ninteenth centuries before major restoration work was undertaken in 1894.

The church is constructed of coursed rubble walls with a slate roof and coped gables. It is notable for its imposing 3-storey western tower and has a high quality, late medieval arch-braced roof. There is a sixteenth century alabaster tomb in the north-eastern chapel, and some evidence of wall painting, including scrollwork in a tomb recess that is probably of medieval date.

References:

coflein.gov.uk

Religious sites in United Kingdom

Address

Lon Arfon 19, Caernarfon, United Kingdom

See all sites in Caernarfon

Details

Founded: 14th century
Category: Religious sites in United Kingdom

Rating

5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Caernarfon Castle (1 km)
St Mary’s Church (1,2 km)
Caernarfon Town Walls (1 km)
Plas Newydd House (8 km)
Segontium Roman Fort (0,2 km)
St Baglan's Church (3,6 km)
Fort Belan (4,9 km)

Conwy Castle (33,2 km)
Conwy Town Walls (33,1 km)
Aberconwy Abbey Church (33 km)
Plas Mawr (33 km)
Harlech Castle (32,4 km)
Beaumaris Castle (18,4 km)
Smallest House in Great Britain (33,1 km)
Penrhyn Castle (15 km)
Criccieth Castle (24,6 km)

User Reviews

Morgan Ditchburn (Conwy History) (9 months ago)
A large Churchyard which probably originated as a Roman burial ground for the nearby fort. Beautiful grounds to walk around and a lot is given over to wild flowers. The church has 13th century origins, however the current building is 14th century. The tower and chapel were added in 16th century and there were later alterations and restoration. Sadly, both times I visited the church was closed so could not see inside.

zoe Wright (2 years ago)

Featured Historic Landmarks, Sites & Buildings

Finest Norman castles in Italy

Exploring the History of Northern Poland

Discovering Slovenia's Historic Wonders

Photo from Flickr, copyright caminanteK

Historic Site of the week

Château de Foix

The Château de Foix dominates the town of Foix. An important tourist site, it is known as a centre of the Cathars. Built on an older 7th-century fortification, the castle is known from 987. In 1002, it was mentioned in the will of Roger I, Count of Carcassonne, who bequeathed the fortress to his youngest child, Bernard. In effect, the family ruling over the region were installed here which allowed them to control access to the upper Ariège valley and to keep surveillance from this strategic point over the lower land, protected behind impregnable walls.

In 1034, the castle became capital of the County of Foix and played a decisive role in medieval military history. During the two following centuries, the castle was home to Counts with shining personalities who became the soul of the Occitan resistance during the crusade against the Albigensians.