St Catherine's Church, Llanfaes

Llanfaes, United Kingdom

St Catherine's Church is a church in the village of Llanfaes, Anglesey. The building dates from the 19th century. It was designated as Grade II-listed building on 20 February 1978.

St Catherine's Church has origins dating from the medieval era, however the oldest part of the current structure is the west tower, which was built in 1811 by Lord Bulkeley. The current nave, chancel, porch and tower spire were all built in 1845 by architects from Sheffield. The organ chamber was added in 1890 by Henry Kennedy, an architect from Bangor. It was designated a Grade II-listed building on 20 February 1978.

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Founded: 1811
Category: Religious sites in United Kingdom

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User Reviews

NEIL MC GUINNESS (4 years ago)
Large dramatic spired church in a lovely quiet location just outside Beaumaris on Anglesey. Sizeable well maintained respectful graveyard dominated by a huge twisted gnarled tortured trunked tree close to the church itself that needs seeing to be truly appreciated.

Rirosa Quantum (4 years ago)
Beautiful church, now closed due to Health and Safety regarding the tower. So sad. Still a lovely place to contemplate.

Mark Bollard (5 years ago)
I locally and I love this charming church .

Pavan Musb (7 years ago)

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