St Collen's Church, Llangollen, United Kingdom

St Collen's Church is a parish church in the town of Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales. The first church on the site was founded by Collen in the 6th century. Nothing of this building remains. A new church was built in the 13th century, in the Early English Gothic style. This was developed in the succeeding centuries, and then almost completely rebuilt in the 19th century. The architect of the Victorian reconstruction was Samuel Pountney Smith, who retained little of the earlier church, with the exception of the tower. The churchyard contains the grave of the Ladies of Llangollen, Eleanor Charlotte Butler and Sarah Ponsonby, and their servant Mary Carryl, who lived at the nearby Plas Newydd.

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geraldine linford (3 months ago)
A lovely Carol Service on Christmas Eve whilst visiting relatives.

Martin Mosebury Smith (4 months ago)
An exceptional church and churchyard with astonishingly extensive mediaeval roof timbers .

Paul Owens (10 months ago)
Didn't get to see the inside of this beautiful church but the outside itself is enough to give it a five star rating lots of little details to discover can't wait to visit again when the doors are open

Alexandra Z (2 years ago)
Beautiful church with a small churchyard, located near a convenient parking, about 5 minute walk from the town centre. Very peaceful and great photo opportunities on a sunny or cloudy day. Parking is available just outside the churchyard, at the following prices: - up to 30 minutes = £0.50 - up to 1 hour = £1.00 - up to 3 hours = £2.00 - all day Mon-Sun (8am-6pm) = £4.00 - overnight (6pm-8am) = £4.00

Mel Latham (2 years ago)
I didn't actually go into the church however I was so impressed by the amazing blue plants growing against the church fence they were stunning. I couldn't find anyone who knew what they are and would love to find out ,if you are near the church go and have a look !

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