Historic churches · Mid Wales
Church of St Mary and St Egryn
Church of St Mary and St Egryn in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Church of St Mary and St Egryn is a place of interest in Wales Mid, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Heritage listing
St Mary and St Egryn's Church is located north of the village of Llanegryn, Gwynedd, Wales. The church is dedicated to Egryn, a Welsh saint and Saint Mary. The church has a notable rood screen, described as "among the best in Wales". It is a Grade I listed building.
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From the Wikipedia article
St Mary and St Egryn's Church is located north of the village of Llanegryn, Gwynedd, Wales. The church is dedicated to Egryn, a Welsh saint and Saint Mary. The church has a notable rood screen, described as "among the best in Wales". It is a Grade I listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The village of Llanegryn is 4 mi north-east of Tywyn and 17 mi south-west of Dolgellau, in the southern part of the principal area. The church stands someway to the north and is dedicated to Egryn, a Welsh saint and Saint Mary. It dates from the 14th century, although with earlier origins. The lychgate is also late medieval in origin. The church remains an active parish church in the Diocese of Bangor and occasional services are held.
Architecture
St Mary and St Egryn's is constructed to a simple plan, a short, combined, nave and chancel with a south porch, vestry and bellcote.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6316, -4.0757
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Llanegryn
- Postcode
- LL36 9ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Established
- 1301
Sources
- wikidata: Q17738921 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary and St Egryn's Church, Llanegryn (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary and St Egryn?
- Church of St Mary and St Egryn is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL36 9ST), in the parish of Llanegryn.
- When was Church of St Mary and St Egryn built?
- Built or established in 1301.
- Is Church of St Mary and St Egryn a listed building?
- Church of St Mary and St Egryn is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary and St Egryn free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary and St Egryn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary and St Egryn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LL36 9ST. It sits within the Dwyfor Meirionnydd parliamentary constituency.