St Mary's Church

Llangunllo, United Kingdom

Bleddfa's Grade I listed church is dedicated to St Mary Magdalene and was built around the 13th century. Part of the nave was used in the past as a schoolroom.

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

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Paul Wood (7 years ago)
A hidden church of some charm. Well kept but not the most interesting of buildings. A row of yews on the one side of the church has one of them attempting to grow sideways rather than upwards and should be viewed to ask yourself how it remains standing.
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