St Melangell's Church, Llangynog, United Kingdom

St Melangell's Church is a small church located on a minor road which joins the B4391 near the village of Llangynog, Powys, Wales. It houses the restored shrine of Saint Melangell, reputed to be the oldest Romanesque shrine in Great Britain.

The church of St Melangell is set in a circular churchyard, possibly once a Bronze Age burial site, ringed by ancient yew trees, which may also predate the Christian era. It sits at the foot of a breast-shaped hill, at the edge of the road on the edge of the Berwyn mountains. Also located at the site is the restored shrine of St Melangell, which is reputedly the oldest Romanesque shrine in Britain, dating from the early 12th century.

The church consists of a nave and chancel in one, an eastern apse, and at the west end a tower. The building is oriented slightly north of true east. Roofs consist of slates with stone ridge tiles and the base of a cross finial at the east end. Black ceramic ridge tiles adorn the porch. The church contains a fine 15th-century oak rood screen with carvings that tell the story of Melangell and Prince Brochwel

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joe higham (2 years ago)
Wonderful non-attended church run by the friends of here.... quiet, reflective, trusting x

Simon Harding (2 years ago)
A beautiful and unique church set in the heart of the Tanat Valley. The church of St Melangell is set in a circular churchyard, possibly once a Bronze Age burial site, ringed by ancient yew trees, which may also predate the Christian era. It sits at the foot of a breast-shaped hill, at the edge of the road on the edge of the Berwyn mountains. Also located at the site is the restored shrine of St Melangell, which is reputedly the oldest Romanesque shrine in Britain, dating from the early 12th century.

Ivan Thomas (3 years ago)
So full of interest and history,the church and the hare. Off the beaten track ,but well worth a visit

Paul Danher (3 years ago)
Beautiful old church surrounded by ancient Yew Trees over two thousand years old

David Ford (3 years ago)
Wonderful setting, very atmospheric and historic pilgrims' church. Five extraordinarily huge and ancient yew trees in churchyard. It's in the middle of nowhere. Road up from Llangynog was not too bad: narrow but flat

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