Deanery of LlŶn & Eifionydd
St Hywyn, Aberdaron
Map Reference
Nearest Town
Pwllheli
Items of Interest
The Veracius and Senacus Stones. Pre-Reformation Stoup. 15th century Font. Two Altars. Corona given by R. S. Thomas. R. S. Thomas Exhibition. Bookstall.
Built on the site of an ancient oratory. In 1841, the church was abandoned and a new building was erected high above the village. Although the old church was still used as a school, established in 1835, the building as a whole was in a pitiful state. The restoration of St Hywyn's began and continued over a number of years. By 1868, a new roof was in place and the windows repaired. During this restoration the remains of a number of features were recorded, including a stone bench, a screen and stalls.
The oldest surviving parts are Norman. There are two naves, the larger south nave being the more recent one. The new churchyard wall was built in 1997 to curtail erosion from the sea. Pilgrims have come to Aberdaron since mediaeval times, whilst on their way to Bardsey.
St Hywyn became Abbot on Bardsey and there are strong links between Bardsey and Aberdaron.