St Michael's Church
St Michael's Church
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A wonderful Church of Medieval origin partially rebuilt during the Victorian era.
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Jilly2903
Llan Ffestiniog, UK1,929 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
Hubby and me visited Ynys yesterday (Tuesday morning). We parked on a small lay-by on the A496 lower road to Harlech. There was a small sign in Welsh (Eglwys Llanfihangel) pointing to the lane opposite (by the former caravan site - Gwyndy Mawr - where the large red dragon is). We walked up the hill along a narrow country lane, over a cattle grid, then carried on where the rough road veered to the right until we reached the entrance gates to the church. This sounds more complicated that it reads. It was a gradual upbank walk which only took about 5 minutes. There was a sign on the gates which said no dogs were allowed.
This church is a Grade 2 listed building. Its history goes back to the mid 12th century. It was originally built on a rocky tidal islet - the village name of Ynys means Island - later the land rose and connected the mount to the mainland. The location is quiet and isolated with panoramic views over the Dwryd estuary and the surrounding countryside.
We were pleased to find this little church open to the public. We liked the exposed timber roof and the arched beams (painted on which are the words to a religious verse). We saw a colourful stained-glass window depicting St. Tecwyn, and several slate memorial tablets.
We had a wander around the large square churchyard where we saw a wooden 2-seater bench and a convenient blue portaloo!. There were numerous headstones. Apparently there are about 40 mariners buried in these grounds.
Opposite the church entrance door (just off the path by the tree) we saw a slender stone pillar, about 5 feet high, with all 4 sides carved with a Latin inscription. I later deciphered this as saying "this is the grave of Wleder, mother of Odeleu, who first built this church in the reign of King Owain". The latter reigned between 1137-1170. This rare 12th century pillar is also Grade 2 listed.
This church is a Grade 2 listed building. Its history goes back to the mid 12th century. It was originally built on a rocky tidal islet - the village name of Ynys means Island - later the land rose and connected the mount to the mainland. The location is quiet and isolated with panoramic views over the Dwryd estuary and the surrounding countryside.
We were pleased to find this little church open to the public. We liked the exposed timber roof and the arched beams (painted on which are the words to a religious verse). We saw a colourful stained-glass window depicting St. Tecwyn, and several slate memorial tablets.
We had a wander around the large square churchyard where we saw a wooden 2-seater bench and a convenient blue portaloo!. There were numerous headstones. Apparently there are about 40 mariners buried in these grounds.
Opposite the church entrance door (just off the path by the tree) we saw a slender stone pillar, about 5 feet high, with all 4 sides carved with a Latin inscription. I later deciphered this as saying "this is the grave of Wleder, mother of Odeleu, who first built this church in the reign of King Owain". The latter reigned between 1137-1170. This rare 12th century pillar is also Grade 2 listed.
Written 31 July 2019
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