Historic churches · North Wales
Llanfaes
Llanfaes — a church in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Llanfaes is a church in wales-north, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Llanfaes is a church located in North Wales. It is known for its historical significance and serves as a place of worship within the community. The church's architecture reflects local styles and traditions.
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Background
History
In the medieval kingdom of Gwynedd, Llanfaes functioned as the royal demesne () and seat of local governance for the commote of Dindaethwy in cantref Rhosyr King Cynan Dindaethwy maintained his royal court () in the town around the turn of the 9th century, but he was killed amid a protracted struggle against a rival named Hywel. Following Cynan's death, there was a major Battle of Llanmaes () recorded in all the Welsh annals. Various sources conjecture that the battle marked an invasion by Mercians, Wessaxons, or Vikings, but the original sources simply do not record the combatants. A wooden fortress – square with a round tower at each corner – was constructed at the site by the Normans…
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- Coordinates
- 53.2793, -4.0957
- District
- Isle of Anglesey
- Parish
- Beaumaris
- Postcode
- LL58 8LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ynys Môn
Sources
- wikipedia: Llanfaes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Llanfaes?
- Llanfaes is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL58 8LP), in the parish of Beaumaris.
- Is Llanfaes free to visit?
- Yes, Llanfaes is free to enter.
- How do I get to Llanfaes?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LL58 8LP. It sits within the Ynys Môn parliamentary constituency.