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The Diocese of
Bangor

Deanery of Ardudwy

St Philip, Caerdeon

st philip caerleon

Map Reference

SH 651181

Nearest Town

Barmouth

Items of Interest

The church, built in the style of Basque churches, was originally built as a private chapel and only became a parish church after a great deal of controversy involving a specific Act of Parliament. It is described by Jan Morris, the writer, as 'purest Pyrenean.'

An open bell-cote, containing four bells rung by a windlass system, is of a style rare if not unique in Wales.