St Baglan's Church

Bontnewydd, United Kingdom

St Baglan's Church, Llanfaglan, stands in an isolated position in a field some 150 metres from a minor road. The size of the surrounding churchyard and the presence within the structure of the church of a stone dating from the 5th or 6th century is evidence that an earlier church or churches stood on the site. It is traditionally credited to its namesake, the 7th-century saint Baglan ap Dingad. The present church dates probably from the 13th century. The chancel was rebuilt in about 1800, when the north porch was also added. Unusually, the church escaped restoration during the Victorian era, and so its interior is still little changed since about 1800.

Describing the reasons for its Grade I listing, Cadw states it is 'a rare example of a medieval church unrestored in the 19th century, so retaining an exceptionally complete set of 18th-century furnishings'.

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Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in United Kingdom

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Pedro Griffiths (3 months ago)
Stunning church, it's like someone walked out in the 1700s and then someone opened the door yesterday. Untouched.
Mariana ♡ (4 months ago)
Beautiful historic church.
Lucy Sturgess (18 months ago)
A lovely spot up visit. Beautifully situated and lovely historic church to visit. We included this within an 8 mile walk exploring the area.
Donna McC (18 months ago)
Lovely ancient, plain wee church, overlooking the calm sea. The circular walled graveyard used to have a clear well and may have been a Roman farm originally. See website for more info. Loved the traditional Sunday school seated entrance. Makes you wonder where all the village disappeared too.
Michael Rieveley (20 months ago)
This isolated church overlooks Y Foryd at the southern end of the Menai Strait. Since 1991, in the care of The Friends of Friendless Churches. Who as a charity and care for many similar old and neglected buildings in Wales and England. Llanfaglan, or The Church of St Baglan, as it stands today, dates from the 13th century, although there are 12th century incised slabs indicating an earlier structure. There was much refurbishment through the 18th century which is most evident within the interior. It is one of few churches not subjected to Victorian restoration.
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