Harlech
St Tanwg's Church Harlech
| Nearest Town: Harlech
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Items of Interest: Francis Willis organ Font - 15th century Roof trusses - shields |
| A mid-19th century church built to replace the ancient church at Llandanwg from where the font originates. |
St Mary's Church Llanfair
| Nearest Town: Harlech
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Items of Interest: Grave of Ellis Wynne (Y Bardd Cwsg) |
| A 12th century church having been restored during the 19th century. The roof dating from the 15th century and the rood screen are of particular interest. There are a number of ancient stained glass windows. The grave of Ellis Wynne can be seen in the sanctuary and a window in his memory. |
St Michael Church Ynys
| Nearest Town: Harlech
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Items of Interest: Inscribed roof beams East window unusual stained glass Ancient monolith in graveyard |
| An ancient Celtic church re-built in 1871. In the middle ages the church was accessible from the sea. Roof beams are inscribed with verses from the Welsh scriptures. The East window is interesting and of unusual stained glass. A very ancient monolith in the graveyard is inscribed in Latin and is of archaeological interest. |
St Tecwyns Church Llandecwyn
| Nearest Town: Harlech
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Items of Interest: 11th century memorial stone
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| Situated on a hill top with rewarding views of Harlech Castle, the estuary
of the Afon Dwyryd and beyond the Llyn Peninsula, whilst on a clear day the summit
of Snowdon can be seen. The present church dates from 1879. Only a small stone basin in a recess on the South wall and an 11th century memorial to Tecwyn, a companion of Tanwg and Cadfan, remain from the old church. Near the lych gate once stood a mediaeval inn on the pack horse road from Maentwrog to Harlech. |
