Deanery of Twrcelyn
St Mechell, Llanfechell
Map Reference
Nearest Town
Amlwch
Items of Interest
16th century crenellated tower 12th century in parts. 12th century font.
The church stands amongst yews in a circular walled churchyard. William Bulkeley, the diarist, of Brynddu, once ordered the bell of this Norman church to be silenced because its tolling in the unusual beehive shaped tower soured his beer. The cupola top to the square belfry is the only one of its kind on the island.
A stone with a crudely carved human face, from mediaeval times, can be seen above the south transept window. Late 13th century gravestone in porch.