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St Gwrthwl, LlanwrthwlLLanwrthwl
A Victorian church built upon a site of ancient Celtic worship. The site pre-dates Christianity as there is evidence of worship on this ite dating back some 4000 years in the form of a large standing stone in the graveyard.
Service Times
1st Sunday
| 09:30 | Family Worship |
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Informal worship when we are joined by the local chapel Penuel |
2nd Sunday
| 10.30 | Celtic Morning Prayer |
3rd Sunday
4th Sunday
| The church joins with the chapel for community worship |
5th Sunday
| 10.00 Holy communion in rotation with other churches in the Parish |
Other Services
| Christmas and easter are always celebrated and details can be found in the Parish magazine |
Notable Features
Of earlier churches little can be seen apart from the outline of the Llan, a fine early medieval font and piscina. The standing stone is impressive and like the founding saint is something of a mystery.
Transport
Public transport does not enter into the village but does run between Rhayader and Llandrindod on the main road across the bridge of the river Wye.
Location
SN9722643
